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Local Now: News, TV & Movies

Local Now streams available local news/weather, channels and movies in a free-viewing catalog.

Our take

Consider after checking actual regional content

A mixed news/entertainment catalog can consolidate casual watching.

Keep in mind: 400channels/thousands-of-movies/free claims are dated; local selection, rights, ads and availability vary, not every channel or live sports entitlement.

What you can do

  • Browse available local news/weather
  • Select offered channels
  • Watch eligible movies/programming

Good for

  • Viewers checking the supported local catalog

Consider alternatives for

  • Users expecting every premium network or region identical

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 16.6.
  • 400channels/thousands-of-movies/free claims are dated; local selection, rights, ads and availability vary, not every channel or live sports entitlement.

Privacy & permissions

Local recommendations and viewing activity can reveal location/interests; inspect account, ads and location disclosures.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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