WatchDog — Sri Lankan News

Name: WatchDog — Sri Lankan News
Rating: 4.9375 (474 reviews)
Author: Appendix Tech

By: Appendix Tech

Sniffing out fake news verifying credible information.

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-01-24

Features & Capabilities

Watchdog is a free mobile application that aggregates relevant news, alerts and warning messages to the public. The system is updated by the collaborative efforts of a group of individuals and organizations that are working to establish the credibility of information by sorting them out as either facts or rumors.

The platform has been designed to ensure the safety of the people by relying on safe and accurate information. The primary release of the mobile application focuses on curating information, whereas the later updates include advanced security features such as geo-locating your friends and family and ensuring their safety during times of crisis and panic.

The application is a combination of a news verification log and an emergency response system that will help cities coordinate while staying safe and secure during times of uncertainty.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.0.0 Last updated: 2022-04-10

Creation date:

2019-04-24

Email:

an*****@gmail.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-01-24

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Developed by:

Appendix Tech

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watchdog.watchdog

Email:

an*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.paladinanalytics.com/

User Reviews

Pros

Provides verified news and identifies fake news
User-friendly design with support for multiple languages
No ads and completely free to use
Useful in combating the spread of fake news
Timely updates and reliable information during crises

Cons

App has not been updated in nearly 3 years
Lack of search functionality to find specific news
Issues with sharing news to social media platforms
Occasional app freezing or bugs
Need for user submission features for verifying news

Recent reviews

App is completely dead and has not been updated in nearly 3 years. Was a really promising premise and while it was active it was an incredibly useful app. But now all it's doing is taking up space on my phone. Such a shame that it wasn't continued and improved on and was instead abandoned. Will be finally uninstalling it now after waiting for so long with hopes that it would return.

Ja*****, 2022-03-08

A good source of verified news, they have had a few screw ups but it's far outweighed by their responsible reporting. It would be nice to have a search option to find any verified or fake news quickly

A *****, 2020-04-05

Great app but once server and fact checker capacity increases should have a function where people can upload suspected fake news so it can be verified. I currently have such a news that I am unable to verify unless watchdog comes across it and when that will happen is indeterminate. Otherwise great app

A *****, 2020-03-26

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