Best News Breaker Apps

4.8😞(1.4M ratings)

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#7in News

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Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

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😞(1.6M 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🔁 Repeated/outdated news stories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

AP News by The Associated Press

Breaking World & Local News

Worth Considering

4.6😐(359K ratings)

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#28in News

Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

What We Love

🚀 Unbiased and factual reporting
📰 Comprehensive news coverage
⚖️ Balanced and objective journalism

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
🔄 Resets to top of feed after reading articles
🔌 Interrupts background audio playback

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Breaking News

As it Happens

Real-time global news updatesCustomizable news sourcesPush notifications for breaking stories

Access up-to-the-minute global news updates, sports, finance, and entertainment from trusted sources. Customize your feed and receive real-time push notifications. Enjoy hourly newscasts and podcasts for in-depth coverage.

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Breaking News: Local & Alerts

Local & Breaking News Near You

Daily news alertsLocal and breaking newsInternational headlines

Stay informed with daily news alerts and relevant updates delivered directly to your phone. Access local, national, and international headlines, weather warnings, and more from hundreds of trusted sources. Enjoy a personalized news feed tailored to your interests.

Fact-Based News Reporting

Live breaking newsOn-the-ground reportingFact-based journalism

Access fact-based news reporting with live breaking news and on-the-ground coverage from a dedicated team. Stream news for free on your favorite app or smart TV.

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Opera News: Breaking & Local

Local News & Headlines

Personalized news feedBreaking and trending headlinesLocal and international news

Stay informed with a personalized news aggregator that delivers breaking national and international headlines. Customize your feed with preferred topics and enjoy a data-saving mode for efficient reading. Receive timely alerts for important local and global news.

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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SmartNews: Breaking News

Curated news feedLocal news updatesPolitics and election coverage

Access curated news from top publishers, tailored to your interests. Discover breaking stories, local updates, and in-depth coverage on politics, entertainment, sports, and health. Stay informed with quality journalism and personalized content.

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POLITICO

by POLITICO, LLC

Up-to-the-minute insightPolitical news analysisBreaking news alerts

Get real-time political news and analysis delivered directly to your phone. This app offers a streamlined way to access breaking news and in-depth stories from a leading political news source.

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CBS News: Live Breaking News

Top stories and local news

Local news coverageLive streaming newsFull episodes and clips

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.

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Flipboard: The Social Magazine

Stories curated by enthusiasts

Personalized content feedCurated by publishers and communityCreate and share magazines

Discover and collect stories on topics you love, curated by enthusiasts and top publishers. Personalize your feed, follow local news, and create your own magazines to share insights with a community.

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Epoch Times: Live & Breaking

National, World News & Alerts

Breaking news alertsLive stream notificationsExclusive video series

Access authentic, in-depth news on world events, politics, and culture. Stay informed with breaking alerts, live streams, exclusive video series, and opinion pieces. Enjoy features like offline reading and text-to-audio.

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FOX News: US & World Headlines

Media, Politics & True Crime

24/7 breaking news updatesLive stream and on-demand videoPodcasts and audio news

Access 24/7 breaking national and international news with expert analysis. Watch live streams and on-demand videos of your favorite shows, listen to podcasts, and stay updated on politics, business, tech, and more.

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FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather

Local News and Weather Alerts

Live local news streamingBreaking news alertsReal-time weather forecasts

Access live local news, breaking alerts, and weather updates from your city's FOX station. Stream 24/7 news coverage, traffic, politics, sports, and more, all tailored to your community. Stay informed about local events and weather anytime, anywhere.

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Real-time local news alerts

Breaking News Network

Real-time news alertsFire notificationsProximity alerting

Receive real-time local news and fire alerts with proximity notifications. View and submit local news as it happens, complete with images and videos. This free app is for members of the Breaking News Network.

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OANN: Live Breaking News

One America News Network

24/7 live news streamBreaking political headlinesBusiness news updates

Access a 24/7 stream of national and international news, including breaking political, business, and entertainment headlines. Stay informed with credible reporting from this news network.

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Headlines: Live Breaking News

Local US World Weather Updates

Live breaking news updatesLocal and world weather forecastsSports scores and notifications

Get breaking news, weather updates, and sports scores from around the world and the US. This app offers a clean interface for news junkies, featuring national and local forecasts, traffic alerts, and business summaries. It also includes content on politics, science, technology, entertainment, and more, updated 24/7 from reputable sources.

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Sky News: Breaking, UK & World

Live coverage updated daily

Breaking news notificationsWatch Sky News liveListen to podcasts

Stay informed with award-winning journalism and breaking news from the UK and around the world. Get the full story, first, with live coverage, podcasts, and offline reading capabilities. Access headlines on diverse topics and enjoy a dark mode option.

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