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Boston 25 News Live

Boston 25 News Live

Boston Live News & Weather

16K ratings
141 reviews
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Free
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Released
May 30, 2015
Updated
March 11, 2026

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Cox Media Group
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Stay informed with 24/7 local and national news, live and on-demand videos, and in-depth coverage. Get minute-by-minute weather forecasts, live traffic updates for the Boston Metro Area, and direct sports coverage of local teams. Easily share engaging content to social media.

✓24/7 local and national news
✓Live and on-demand video
✓StormTracker Doppler Radar
✓5-day weather forecast
✓Live drive times
✓Local sports coverage
✓Shareable content
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What users say about Boston 25 News Live

Reviews of Boston 25 News Live are mixed: the News app is rated 4.7/5 from 16K App Store ratings. What users like most: great app for local news and weather, fastest notifications compared to other local news apps. Top complaints: glitchy performance, app crashes and freezes, automatic video playback with no option to disable. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great app for local news and weather
  • 🚀Fastest notifications compared to other local news apps
  • 💡Excellent weather radar and forecasting

Negative things

  • 🐛Glitchy performance, app crashes and freezes
  • 🔇Automatic video playback with no option to disable
  • 📢Too many intrusive ads and commercials
  • ⏱️Outdated news stories staying on the app for too long
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What's New in Boston 25 News Live

8.9.8

March 11, 2026

This release version contains some bug fixes and general improvements to enhance your viewing experience.

User reviews

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Always on point

I’ve enjoyed Boston 25 news for years. Great people who always seem willing to get out there and talk to people in the community!
MDMary Beth DeV

Live streams

Difficult to navigate and find live streams
CMCraziness Mom

Keeping tabs on home

Like to keep up with what is happening back home. Family and heart still there.
Love the real time radar on the weather setting. Use it almost daily!
MMMaurroe M

Top favorite

My favorite app for news of all sides and all so amazing and accurate news all so the weather
T3Tadpole 38

Missing great people

I still watch Boston 25 but it is incredibly sad all the people who have left your station in the last 5 years. You definitely can’t watch the station for the personalities anymore, it’s all about the format….
B0Boston born 0225
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Multiple audio files playing simultaneously

Bug

Detailed weather forecast giving error messages

Bug

Live video stream not working properly

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Enable screen rotation for iPad users

Feature

Improve push notification settings to reduce spam

Feature

Provide more real-time community news coverage

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FAQ

What kind of news does the Boston 25 News app provide?

The app offers 24/7 local news for Massachusetts, including coverage of Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, and Worcester counties. It also provides national and world news with an explanation of how it impacts you.

What are the key features of the Boston 25 News app?

Key features include live and on-demand videos, minute-by-minute weather with StormTracker Doppler Radar and a 5-day forecast, live drive times in the Boston Metro Area, direct sports coverage of local teams, and the ability to easily share content to social media.

Is the Boston 25 News app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

What areas does the Boston 25 News app cover?

The app focuses on local news for Massachusetts, specifically covering Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, and Worcester counties. It also provides live traffic updates for the Boston Metro Area.

How does the app help with weather and traffic?

The app features minute-by-minute weather updates using Boston 25's StormTracker Doppler Radar and a 5-day forecast. It also provides live drive times in and out of the Boston Metro Area to help you plan your commute.