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Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts

TechCrunch · Aisha Malik · last updated

Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.” The app is adding local news, real-time alerts, and an AI-powered feature called “Faves” that’s designed for discovering local businesses and spots. Nextdoor has also updated its overall design to look more contemporary.

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