# 央视新闻 — CCTV新闻中心官方客户端 > CCTV新闻中心官方客户端 (iPhone/iPad app by China Media Group.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id467289231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [China Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/826845870) - Category: News - Price: Free - Rating: 4.00/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 213 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2011-09-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id467289231/reviews.md ## What is 央视新闻? The CCTV news app: the China Media Group (CMG) News New Media Center’s official app, an authoritative source of breaking news, explanatory reports and in-depth feathures. Watch exclusive video and discover the issues that matter to China and the world. Join CMG to witness China's development and global changes.CCTV News reports 24 hours a day, with the latest headlines and full stories from around the world. Follow up-to-the-minute reporting with breaking news alerts and live video. -Get breaking news alerts and follow stories as they develop.- Watch exclusive online video clips and coverage of live global events as they unfold.- View your favorite CCTV shows live. Go beyond the surface with international, political and socioeconomic issues and more, and get opinions and comments.- Contribute your own story or opinion.- Share the news with your friends on Weibo, Wechat and other social media. ## What do users think of 央视新闻? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Convenient for news - 👍 Good for understanding national affairs - 👍 No ads - 👍 Useful for improving knowledge - 👍 Smooth experience after updates - 👍 Rich in content - 👍 Fast video loading - 👍 Good for overseas Chinese - 👍 Clear interface **Cons** - 👎 Fake news accusations - 👎 Deleted content concerns - 👎 Dark mode needed - 👎 Audio clarity issues - 👎 Missing widgets - 👎 No landscape mode - 👎 Split-screen removed - 👎 Can't listen to TV - 👎 Font size adjustment missing - 👎 Frequent crashes - 👎 Inconsistent news selection - 👎 Poor adaptation to new iPhones - 👎 Push notification issues - 👎 Content not loading after upgrade - 👎 Videos not loading - 👎 App disappears after download - 👎 Poor performance on older systems - 👎 News pages not found - 👎 Switches to French channel - 👎 No sound on iOS 5 - 👎 Chinese language only - 👎 Slow loading - 👎 App not working in US - 👎 Freezing and restarting videos - 👎 Old version better - 👎 Poorly designed version - 👎 Can't watch programs continuously - 👎 Very laggy - 👎 App doesn't work at all - 👎 Not stable, crashes - 👎 Live shows are slow - 👎 New version not working - 👎 Too slow - 👎 Useless application - 👎 Waste of time - 👎 Terrible software - 👎 Slow as a pig - 👎 No value - 👎 Cannot connect - 👎 No sound - 👎 Doesn't load content - 👎 Doesn't load video - 👎 Not working - 👎 Old app worked ok, this one doesn't - 👎 Channels freeze - 👎 Icon disappeared - 👎 Can't install on older systems - 👎 No English version - 👎 App is laggy - 👎 Can't watch CCTV5 - 👎 Doesn't load video **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - Videos not loading - Content not loading after upgrade - Push notifications not working - App disappears after installation - News pages show 'page not found' - App switches to French channel unexpectedly - No sound on iOS 5 - App not working in US region - Live shows are slow and laggy - Videos freeze and restart - App crashes when starting videos - Cannot install on older Android versions - Cannot load video - Cannot connect to server - App not working after update - Frequent crashes when opening TV function - Cannot watch specific programs (e.g., CCTV5) - App is laggy and slow to load - No sound on specific devices/OS versions - Old version was better, new version has issues - App doesn't stream anything - Channels freeze after a few seconds - App icon disappears after download **Most requested features** - Delete comment section - Improve dark mode - Add widgets - Restore split-screen functionality - Restore background playback - Restore 'listen to TV' function - Allow font size adjustment - Add landscape mode for tablets - Make news selection more engaging - Add English version - Add program previews - Add UK CCTV cams ## Recent user reviews (10 of 95) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id467289231/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Fake news *2024-07-18* Fake news,nauseate ### 1/5 — 能打0星吗 *2024-06-21, version 9.16.0* 以前发过一些很炸裂的新闻观点怎么删了啊，我看是心虚了 ### 5/5 — 我们央视真是太棒啦 *2024-04-20* 求求你把评论区删了罢 ### 4/5 — 暗夜模式背景还是白色的😭 *2024-03-14* 眼都要被亮瞎了，求求改善一下吧 ### 5/5 — 希望可以坚持下去 *2024-03-04* 没有广告，平时少看娱乐视频，提升学科素质必不可少 ### 5/5 — 有人在操纵这个打分吗 *2023-09-15* 明明有5分的点评 为什么没有反映出来？对11年前的1分却一直放在那里 这是故意拉低评分减少下载量的一种手段吗？ ### 4/5 — 观看体验还是有点不行 *2023-08-01* 每次看新闻都要把声音拉到最大，否则听不清楚，希望优化一下 ### 5/5 — 听新闻 *2023-06-19* 很方便，真的是一个很好的软件，了解国家大事 ### 4/5 — 没有小组件 *2022-11-14* 没有小组件真是一大遗憾，希望后续能够开发出来 ### 5/5 — 内容很全，点赞点赞 *2022-11-01* 内容不错，希望可以持续优化体验 ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.13.0 — 2026-07-14 The brand-new CMG Digital News app, version 10.0, is especially designed for news readers! - AUTHORITY: The new edition of the Chuanxilu channel ushers you into the new era of Xuexi. EXCLUSIVE: First-hand reports and live news broadcasts take you directly to the heart of the news scenes. SERVE THE PUBLIC: "News-plus-Service" products offer you a new experience in accessing information. CONVERGENCE: China Media Group's resources, extensive video content, and high-quality intellectual property are all at your fingertips here. - News, arrives at every moment. Opinions, gather the voice of every perspective. Download and upgrade the CMG Digital News app, embark on this journey together from the 'Heart'！ ### 10.12.0 — 2026-03-27 The brand-new CMG Digital News app, version 10.0, is especially designed for news readers! - AUTHORITY: The new edition of the Chuanxilu channel ushers you into the new era of Xuexi. EXCLUSIVE: First-hand reports and live news broadcasts take you directly to the heart of the news scenes. SERVE THE PUBLIC: "News-plus-Service" products offer you a new experience in accessing information. CONVERGENCE: China Media Group's resources, extensive video content, and high-quality intellectual property are all at your fingertips here. - News, arrives at every moment. Opinions, gather the voice of every perspective. Download and upgrade the CMG Digital News app, embark on this journey together from the 'Heart'！ ### 10.11.0 — 2025-12-09 The brand-new CMG Digital News app, version 10.0, is especially designed for news readers! - AUTHORITY: The new edition of the Chuanxilu channel ushers you into the new era of Xuexi. EXCLUSIVE: First-hand reports and live news broadcasts take you directly to the heart of the news scenes. SERVE THE PUBLIC: "News-plus-Service" products offer you a new experience in accessing information. CONVERGENCE: China Media Group's resources, extensive video content, and high-quality intellectual property are all at your fingertips here. - News, arrives at every moment. Opinions, gather the voice of every perspective. Download and upgrade the CMG Digital News app, embark on this journey together from the 'Heart'！ ### 10.10.0 — 2025-09-19 The brand-new CMG Digital News app, version 10.0, is especially designed for news readers! - AUTHORITY: The new edition of the Chuanxilu channel ushers you into the new era of Xuexi. EXCLUSIVE: First-hand reports and live news broadcasts take you directly to the heart of the news scenes. SERVE THE PUBLIC: "News-plus-Service" products offer you a new experience in accessing information. CONVERGENCE: China Media Group's resources, extensive video content, and high-quality intellectual property are all at your fingertips here. - News, arrives at every moment. Opinions, gather the voice of every perspective. Download and upgrade the CMG Digital News app, embark on this journey together from the 'Heart'！ ### 10.9.0 — 2025-08-19 The brand-new CMG Digital News app, version 10.0, is especially designed for news readers! - AUTHORITY: The new edition of the Chuanxilu channel ushers you into the new era of Xuexi. EXCLUSIVE: First-hand reports and live news broadcasts take you directly to the heart of the news scenes. SERVE THE PUBLIC: "News-plus-Service" products offer you a new experience in accessing information. CONVERGENCE: China Media Group's resources, extensive video content, and high-quality intellectual property are all at your fingertips here. - News, arrives at every moment. Opinions, gather the voice of every perspective. 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