Hello, I am trying to create a news app called “Thakurgaon Update” using MIT App Inventor.
I want to connect Google Sheets or Firebase to load news headlines, images, and descriptions automatically.
I need help with:
Connecting Google Sheet or Firebase to ListView
Loading data into the app
Best way to design a fast news app
Thank you!
SteveJG
November 14, 2025, 1:46pm
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Here is one example of a similar app using the Cloud database.
School NEWS Reader/Editor
CloudNews is a CloudDB based news feed example for schools, sports organizations, clubs etc. (any group wanting to disseminate real time information). All who install the original apk to their Android devices can access the news feeds for their individual organizations.
[theNews]
The app has only a few controls.
[Controls]
The app illustrates two methods to save/retrieve news bites to the CloudDB. News bites are stored either under a Tag or…
OTHER ways to do it using other techniques and extensions.