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CBS News: Live Breaking News

CBS News: Live Breaking News

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643 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2009
  • July 31, 2026

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Stay informed with breaking U.S. and world news, plus local news, weather, and sports from numerous cities. Access live streaming news channels, full episodes of popular shows, and personalized alerts for stories that matter to you.

✓Local news coverage
✓Live streaming news
✓Full episodes and clips
✓Personalized push alerts
✓Election coverage
✓Personal finance news
✓Immersive documentaries
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of CBS News. Based on 20K reviews and a 3.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀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

Negative things

  • 🐛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
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What's New in CBS News

4.21

July 31, 2026

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

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📈 57+1

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This app rose +1 position in News chart.

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

Events

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User reviews

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Accessibility

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.
JamesChi02JamesChi02

Does Not Play Live

I’m unable to play live videos anymore. Did something change?
RDMES2RDMES2

Tiny Font/No Dark Mode

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

Weather

Hard to find weather
FreddietheFreeloaderFreddietheFreeloader

Fair and unbiased coverage

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.
Coach Smitty 2018Coach Smitty 2018
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Video streams not working

Bug

Landscape mode issues

Bug

Compatibility problems with older devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to disable video auto-play

Feature

Better weather information integration

Feature

Search function

Feature

Customizable news alerts and notifications

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FAQ

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.