# CBS News: Live Breaking News — Top stories and local news

> Breaking U.S. and world news with local coverage and live streams. (iPhone/iPad app by CBS Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-news-live-breaking-news/id334256223 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CBS Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295669712)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 19,581 App Store ratings · 645 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 140 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-news-live-breaking-news/id334256223/reviews.md

## What is CBS News?

CBS News is your trusted source for breaking U.S. and world news, with local news reporting from our stations in Atlanta, Baltimore, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Sacramento.

The CBS News app features:

LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE
Stay updated with live, local news, weather and sports coverage from:
• CBS News in Atlanta
• WJZ News in Baltimore
• CBS News Bay Area on KPIX San Francisco
• WBZ News in Boston
• CBS 2 News on WBBM Chicago
• CBS News Colorado on KCNC Denver
• CBS News Detroit on WWJ
• KCAL and KCBS in Los Angeles
• CBS News Miami on WFOR
• WCCO News Minnesota in Minneapolis
• CBS News New York on WCBS
• CBS News Philadelphia on KYW 
• KDKA in Pittsburgh
• CBS 13 on KOVR Sacramento, featuring Good Day Sacramento on KMAX
• CBS News Texas on KTVT Dallas-Fort Worth

LIVE STREAMING NEWS, INCLUDING CBS NEWS 24/7
CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is your destination for breaking news, live events, and original reporting locally, nationally, and around the globe.

We also have 14 live, local streams from CBS Stations in: Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New York; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Sacramento and the San Francisco-Bay Area in California, and Dallas-Fort Worth in Texas.

FULL EPISODES AND CLIPS 
Watch full episodes, clips and exclusive interviews from your favorite CBS News shows, including:
• “60 Minutes”
• “48 Hours”
• “CBS Mornings”
• “CBS Evening News”
• “CBS Saturday Morning”
• “CBS Sunday Morning”
• “Face the Nation”
• “America Decides”
• “The Daily Report with John Dickerson”

PERSONALIZED PUSH ALERTS
Get alerted to the stories that matter most to you. Customize your push alert settings to get breaking news, local news stories and topics of interest delivered straight to your screen.

ELECTION COVERAGE
CBS News brings you the latest campaign updates, polling and analysis around the presidential election and key House and Senate races.

PERSONAL FINANCE AND CONSUMER NEWS
We break down and contextualize the economic headlines of the day and what those mean for your wallet. 

IMMERSIVE DOCUMENTARIES
Explore in-depth documentaries from CBS Reports, examining the critical topics driving the global conversation.

Download now and join millions who trust CBS News to keep them informed.

Get the CBS News app today!

SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
Please email us at cbsnewsappfeedback-ios@cbsinteractive.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings.  See: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/legal/privacy-statement/digital-measurement/ for more information

Privacy Policy: https://www.viacomcbsprivacy.com/policy
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://www.viacomcbsprivacy.com/donotsell

## Key features

- Local news coverage
- Live streaming news
- Full episodes and clips
- Personalized push alerts
- Election coverage
- Personal finance news
- Immersive documentaries

## Chart rankings

- #72 in Top Free · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of CBS News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Reliable and up to date
- 👍 Best live US news app available in Australia
- 🚀 Quality headline news for free
- 👍 Dependable and coordinated news team
- 👍 Real news presented by professionals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Pop-up commercials and ads
- 🔍 No search function
- 👎 Terrible to sunset CBS DFW weather app
- 👎 Poor weather information replacement
- 👎 Repetitive and annoying ads
- 👎 Auto video play always on
- 👎 Difficult to exit video and read articles
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing layout

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Video streams not working
- Landscape mode issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to disable video auto-play
- Better weather information integration
- Search function
- Customizable news alerts and notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 645)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-news-live-breaking-news/id334256223/reviews.md

### 5/5 — TimTam The Rabbit

*2026-08-19, version 4.21*

🔥👍💖🐰🦄💯💖👍🔥

### 1/5 — Scam endorsements

*2026-08-18, version 4.21*

The scam ad content such as the Tiger Wood endorsement of scam health product is beneath the integrity of any news agency/ and ends my desire to read your content

### 2/5 — Accessibility

*2026-08-09, version 4.21*

There are really no accessibility options for the visually impaired. The app does not support larger text fonts from Apple settings either. Not a very good news app for the visually impaired.

### 1/5 — Does Not Play Live

*2026-08-05, version 4.21*

I’m unable to play live videos anymore.  Did something change?

### 1/5 — Tiny Font/No Dark Mode

*2026-08-02, version 4.21*

Absolutely no way to adjust font size or utilize dark mode.

### 3/5 — Weather

*2026-08-02, version 4.21*

Hard to find weather

### 3/5 — Fair and unbiased coverage

*2026-08-01, version 4.21*

Im looking for a news source that neither hates Donald Trump or hates him. I hope CBS continues to try to be neither, but its clear some reporting leans towards a negative view of Trump.

### 2/5 — ??

*2026-07-24, version 4.20*

Why do you have social security non stop flashing ? Too many advertisements!

### 1/5 — Laggy, crashes constantly. Simply can’t get out it’s own way.

*2026-07-21, version 4.20*

Choose another network.

### 2/5 — Violent show previews

*2026-07-20, version 4.20*

I enjoy the news reporting.  Especially Face the Nation, CBS Sunday and 60 minutes.  But I cannot stand all the violent and explicit content in the advertising that runs.  I wish there was a way to limit these.  I don’t mind all the advertising for restaurants, pharmaceutical company’s, financial companies, etc.  Just bothered by the advertising for shows like Dutton Ranch and similar that show graphic violence.

## Frequently asked questions about CBS News

### What kind of news does the CBS News app provide?

The app offers breaking U.S. and world news, along with local news coverage from various cities. It also includes live streaming news channels, full episodes of CBS News shows, and in-depth documentaries.

### Is the CBS News app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It provides access to live streaming news, including CBS News 24/7, without a subscription fee.

### Can I customize the news alerts I receive?

Yes, you can personalize your push alert settings to receive breaking news, local stories, and updates on topics of interest directly to your screen.

### What CBS News shows can I watch on the app?

You can watch full episodes, clips, and exclusive interviews from popular CBS News shows such as '60 Minutes', '48 Hours', 'CBS Mornings', 'CBS Evening News', and more.

### Does the app offer local news for my area?

The app provides local news coverage from CBS stations in numerous major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Sacramento.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.21 — 2026-07-31

Version 4.21 improves your experience with CBS News including:

• Custom App Icons – Have a preferred local CBS station? Customize your app icon with it, with light, dark, and tinted options
• Video Playback Fixes – Resolved live stream playback failures, switched to more reliable HLS captions, and removed a layer causing app freezes
• Bug fixes – Including improved weather notifications, live stream schedule, offline improvements, improved privacy, and support for more of your favorite CBS News and Local Stations content

### 4.20 — 2026-05-28

We have implemented fixes for bugs, added increased privacy settings, and new imagery within the app.

### 4.19 — 2026-04-06

We’ve tuned things up with stability improvements.

New:
 • Video animation is smoother now when scrolling a page

### 4.18 — 2026-01-21

We’ve refined the video experience to make reading feel effortless. The player now slides into a slim top bar as you scroll, so you can keep watching without getting distracted. We also included a few additional fixes to keep the app running smoothly.

### 4.17 — 2025-11-18

Several important improvements including fixes and performance enhancements have been made, making the app a better place, one update at a time. 

Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!

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