ABC News: Live & Breaking
ABC News presents live news, program clips, podcasts and vertical video reports.
For following ABC reporting formats
Custom alerts help select relevant topics.
Keep in mind: Coverage and program access can vary; no single publisher supplies all perspectives.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Watch live/vertical news video.
- Read reports and listen to podcasts.
- Customize notifications and display mode.
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
30 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Useful content and resources
3 reviewsReviewers praise content quality.
See 2 review examples
The reviewer appreciates timely reporting.
Original excerpt“Up to date news reporting”Apple source · Review 14588301524
The reviewer praises the stories despite technical failures.
Original excerpt“Good news stories”Apple source · Review 14439306736
What reviewers dislike
Crashes, freezes and reliability problems
6 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about crashes and freezing.
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The reviewer reports freezes while trying to read stories.
Original excerpt“Keeps freezing up”Apple source · Review 14439306736
The reviewer reports shutdowns while scrolling headlines across at least two updates, contrasting with earlier reliable use.
Original excerpt“the app shuts down”Apple source · Review 14029555505
Content gaps and quality concerns
4 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about content quality.
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The reviewer wants broader international coverage and compares gaps with other broadcasters.
Original excerpt“important stories about world events that are not reported in ABC’s news.”Apple source · Review 14354518378
The reviewer perceives slanted reporting and wants fuller coverage, including stories about the parent company; bias is not independently established.
Original excerpt“Very biased reporting.”Apple source · Review 14008948760
Workflow and interface friction
4 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about ease of use.
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The reviewer wants to close the persistent video overlay while reading an article.
Original excerpt“the video stays on top even after the ad ends”Apple source · Review 14509617593
The reviewer finds multi-colored news headings difficult to read and suggests reducing the size of the red information.
Original excerpt“The three colors used on each news display makes reading the title difficult.”Apple source · Review 13849326264
Good for
- People following ABC News coverage.
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone expecting full entertainment-TV access.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.0.
- Coverage and program access can vary; no single publisher supplies all perspectives.
Privacy & permissions
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Privacy policySources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Disney privacy choices
Developer-linked reference.
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