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Delivers local and world news right to your mobile device

Delivers local and world news right to your mobile device

Vote: (6 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: BBC

Version: 7.1.2.5392

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(6 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

BBC

7.1.2.5392

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Lets you change the way you view the top stories
  • Gives you the option of organizing the content you most want to see
  • Includes some audio and video content
  • Features different categories of news, including technology and entertainment
  • Uses less space than similar news apps

Cons

  • Doesn't always tell you which stories are text and which are video
  • Can occasionally freeze on a page
  • Has some bugs that can detract from your reading

BBC News is an app that also goes by the name of BBC News for Android because it keeps you informed of new and breaking stories on an Android device.

Do you wish there was a way to check out the hottest news stories without picking up a paper or visiting multiple websites? While there are some great news sites out there, many will drain the battery on your phone and still not keep you updated on major stories happening around the world. BBC News is a better alternative for information seekers that offers news about England and other regions in Europe as well as news in North America.

This app is essentially a mobile version of the official BBC website. Every time a new story appears on the site, it also goes live on the app. If you're in an area with spotty WiFi, you can download and save copies of the stories that you want to read later.

The main page of the BBC News app shows you several category listings like top stories, which will include the newest articles available as well as those the BBC deems as most important. Next to the name of the category is the time and date that the app last updated that information. You can view a small photo relating to the story and the headline before clicking on the headline to load that story. The app includes some videos and audio articles though and may not always tell you before you click on one.

A nice feature of this app is that it also gives you breaking news. When the BBC releases a new story that it thinks will appeal to more users, it will put a link to that article at the very top of the screen. If you worry about missing out on a top story, you can change your notification settings. The BBC News app can give you a notification of a top story, even if you closed the app.

Another helpful feature of this app is that it lets you change the categories shown on your home page to only view the news that you want to read. Entertainment news includes breaking stories on new films and celebrities, while spots news will keep you updated on important stories relating to football and other sports. The BBC News app will help you stay up to date on all the latest news from around the world.

Pros

  • Lets you change the way you view the top stories
  • Gives you the option of organizing the content you most want to see
  • Includes some audio and video content
  • Features different categories of news, including technology and entertainment
  • Uses less space than similar news apps

Cons

  • Doesn't always tell you which stories are text and which are video
  • Can occasionally freeze on a page
  • Has some bugs that can detract from your reading