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Breaking News: Local & Alerts

Breaking News: Local & Alerts

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System Requirements

Updated
September 25, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.novanews.android.breakingnews

So here's my honest take on Breaking News: Local & Alerts. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and I like how you can customize the topics to follow. The instant alerts for breaking news are a nice touch too. On the downside, the ads can get a little excessive, and the app does tend to feel a bit repetitive after a while. But if you're looking for a reliable way to stay on top of local and global news, this is definitely worth considering.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Instant alerts for breaking news and local events
  • Customizable topics to focus on what you care about

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • Notifications can sometimes feel a bit spammy
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Been using Breaking News: Local & Alerts for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that gives you the latest news and updates from your local area as well as major headlines from around the world. Pretty solid if you’re into staying up-to-date on current events.

Here’s what you do – you can browse through all the top stories, local happenings, and breaking news alerts. And there’s also a way to customize the topics you care about, which is pretty cool. And you can even get instant notifications when big news drops, which is useful if you want to be in the know.

Look, if you’re into news and staying informed, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to know what’s going on in your community and the world.

User Reviews

Elizabeth Wagner October 24, 2025

Breaking News keeps Us All informed..which can be helpful as to where is safe to Be at the Moment..Appreciated 🙏

Joe Bridger October 24, 2025

A convenient tightly packed summary of events.

George P October 24, 2025

Too many commercials

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