Microsoft has announced much-improved MSN News app for Android and iOS. It is available now in beta form.

Here’s what’s new in the new MSN News app for Android and iOS:

COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT
Read articles aggregated from the industry’s best sources and from your local news, curated by our editors. Explore World, Technology, Politics, Money, Entertainment, Sports, Crime, and Offbeat categories from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Washington Post, BBC, CNN, and more.

CUSTOMIZED TOPICS 
Follow topics you care about— like your favorite sports team, celebrity, or gadget. Sign in to save your preferences.

BREAKING NEWS
Stay up-to-date with breaking news alerts.

SHARING STORIES
Share your favorite articles, videos, and photos with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, text, or email.

AVAILABLE ANYWHERE
Automatically sync your favorite topics across MSN News on the web and your mobile apps for quick access to the news you want to read.

EASY NAVIGATION
Swipe left or right to read the next article. Tap the menu to explore Headlines, My Topics, Local, and Videos.

As a beta, you can’t just download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Instead, you can sign-up for the Android beta here and the iOS beta here.