Best News Break Apps

4.8😞(1.4M ratings)

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#5in News

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Stay informed with local and national news, weather, and traffic updates. Discover trending stories, personalized content, and community events. Supports local publishers and fosters community discussion.

What We Love

🚀 Efficient news aggregation
📰 Diverse news sources
📍 Useful for local news
💬 Ability to comment on articles

Room to Improve

🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
🤖 Excessive clickbait and misinformation
💬 Toxic and hateful comments
🔌 Aggressive advertising
🐛 Bugs and technical issues

Apple News by Apple

News + magazines, in one app

Strong Contender

4.6😞(1.7M ratings)

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Access top stories curated by editors, personalized news feeds, and in-depth sports coverage. Enjoy local news, daily podcasts, and exclusive recipes and puzzles with an optional subscription.

What We Love

🚀 Convenient one-stop news source
📚 Access to wide range of magazines
🎧 Audio news feature
🌐 Aggregates news from multiple sources
🌙 Respects night mode

Room to Improve

🔍 Difficult to customize news feed
🚫 Blocked sources still show up
💰 Ads even with paid subscription
🔁 Repeated/outdated news stories
🤯 Overwhelming amount of irrelevant content
🔋 Drains battery quickly
🔍 Poor search functionality
🤖 Biased/partisan news curation

CNN: Live & Breaking News by CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

Daily news you can trust

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Citizen: Safety & Live Video

4.8😊(1.7M ratings)

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#3in News

Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live video from around the world. Stay informed with personalized stories, election tracking, and engaging podcasts. Enjoy a premium news experience with various subscription options.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
🔗 Overly sensitive embedded links
🔋 High battery consumption
📺 Too many ads and commercials
🕰️ Slow loading times

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Read China, right here.

English-language China newsPolicy interpretationsGlobal news and events

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Breaking World & Local News

Breaking news alertsLive coverage of developing storiesPersonalized topic following

Get breaking news and live updates from around the world and the U.S. This app offers independent journalism with no paywall, featuring videos, photos, and personalized topic notifications. It also includes interactive content and sports coverage.

Top world & local news stories

Personalized news briefingsLocal news from your areaFull coverage with multiple perspectives

This app aggregates and highlights global and local news stories tailored to your interests. It provides personalized briefings, in-depth coverage from multiple sources, and allows you to follow specific topics and news outlets. Stay informed on the go or on your desktop.

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News Breaking: Local & US News

Local News & Today Live News

Daily local US news updatesBreaking news alertsFeatured news videos

Stay informed with daily local and breaking US news updates delivered directly to your phone. Access the latest articles, watch featured videos, and choose from a variety of news channels. Save your favorite stories for later reading.

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Breaking News + eNewspaper

National and breaking newsAccess to 200+ local publicationsPersonalized news feed

Access breaking national and local news, personalized content, and award-winning journalism. Enjoy quick reads, captivating visuals, and interactive features. Stay informed with a curated feed and access a digital replica of the print edition.

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Real News for Real People.

Newsmax

Comprehensive news coverageBreaking news and real-time updatesUS political life reporting

Access comprehensive news coverage, breaking updates, and real-time information on politics, health, finance, and faith. Offers a premium subscription for exclusive content, expert analysis, and archived shows.

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ABC News: Live & Breaking

Video, alerts & live TV

Live breaking news coverageVertical video experience (Verts)Customizable push alerts

Access live breaking news, exclusive reporting, and continuous coverage from top ABC News programs. Enjoy a vertical video experience, customizable alerts, and real-time election results.