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CNN: Live & Breaking News

CNN: Live & Breaking News

Daily news you can trust

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Released
December 14, 2010
Updated
October 19, 2026

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CNN Interactive Group, Inc.
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Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live reporting from trusted journalists. Stay informed with articles, videos, podcasts, and live audio, covering global events, politics, health, and more.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Live video streaming
✓In-depth analysis
✓Podcasts and live audio
✓Customizable notifications
✓Short-form video content
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What users say about CNN

Reviews of CNN are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.8/5 from 1.7M App Store ratings. What users like most: comprehensive news coverage, unbiased and factual reporting. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and freezes, overly sensitive embedded links. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Comprehensive news coverage
  • 👍Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 🌍Worldwide news perspective
  • 💡Innovative features like Magic Wall
  • 🔍Reliable and trustworthy source

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔗Overly sensitive embedded links
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 📺Too many ads and commercials
  • 🕰️Slow loading times
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What's New in CNN

26.21.1

October 19, 2026

Update the app today to get the latest latest improvements based on your feedback. Plus, now, you can stream the news, including 24/7 global news, exclusive videos, original series, and award-winning films.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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Charts

Top Free

📊 8

Magazines & Newspapers

The app has maintained its position at 8 recently.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 8

Magazines & Newspapers

The app has maintained its position at 8 recently.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 15

News

The app has maintained its position at 15 recently.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

Top Free

📊 21

News

The app has maintained its position at 21 recently.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

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User reviews

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Was a fan

Used to use until everything paywalled. I already pay for cable with cnn so don’t see the need to also pay subscription to read the same articles
Iikerr5

Fix your app!

The last October 2026 update has a bug where the streaming is unavailable once you switch to other app and then return to CNN. This is happening on all our Apple TVs and can only be cleared by restarting the Apple TV. Our subscription is coming up in a month - will not renew if this is not fixed.
NANaive Anger

Lately broken, app needs hot fix

Used to work great now erosion 26.21.1 is not recognizing my subscription. I am getting “Unable to load subscription details” no matter what I do.
Rrecdiver

Subscription

I’m very sad. This was one of my go to apps for the news but now you need a subscription.
Ttwinklekitty

Now Need Subscription to Read

I love CNN & it was always my go-to app for fair, unbiased, detailed news. Now a subscription is required to read most of stories - even breaking news alerts. Very sad to say I will be using other apps going forward.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to continue listening to audio/music while using the app

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Inconsistent behavior when scrolling through articles

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Difficulty accessing live streams outside the US

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Outdated news stories remaining at the top of category feeds

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Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

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Improved article navigation without accidental link triggers

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Ability to customize news categories

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Offline reading mode

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Faster updates for breaking news

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FAQ

What does the CNN app do?

The app provides fact-based reporting on current events through articles, short-form videos, interactives, podcasts, and live audio. It covers topics like politics, health, world news, and climate.

What are the key features of the CNN app?

Key features include breaking news alerts, live video streaming, in-depth analysis from journalists, podcasts, live audio, customizable notifications, and short-form video content like CNN Shorts.

How much does the CNN app cost?

The app offers a basic experience for free. A digital subscription is available for premium features, including unlimited articles, exclusive videos, and full access to live streaming and original series. Subscription plans automatically renew unless canceled.

What kind of news can I find on the CNN app?

You can find a wide range of news, including breaking news, politics, world news, health, climate, travel, style, and entertainment. It also features feel-good stories and daily doses of positivity.

Can I watch live CNN content on the app?

Yes, you can watch a 5-minute preview of CNN live without logging in. Unlimited viewing of CNN, CNN International, HLN, original series, and documentaries is available by logging in with your TV provider.