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Albany Times Union News

Albany Times Union News

Android Hearst Newspapers - LLC
4.3 Popularity

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Updated
October 6, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.timesunion.newsapp

So here's my honest take on the Albany Times Union News app. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty decent. The content is solid - you get all the important local stories, investigations, and analysis that you can't find anywhere else. And the app itself is fairly user-friendly, though there's definitely room for improvement on the design front. The biggest downside for me is the paywall - I get that they need to make money, but having to subscribe to read everything can be a pain. Overall though, if you're a Capital Region resident who wants to stay in the loop, this is a pretty good option.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of content - get all the important local news and stories
  • Clean, easy-to-use interface (once you get the hang of it)
  • Free to download, don't have to pay to access basic features
  • Customizable alerts for breaking news and updates
  • Works well on both phones and tablets

Cons

  • Paywall can be frustrating if you don't want to pay for a subscription
  • Interface is a bit cluttered and not the most intuitive
  • Some articles are locked behind the paywall, even if you just want a quick read
  • Occasional bugs and crashes, though not too frequent
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Been using the Albany Times Union News app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that lets you access stories from the Times Union newspaper anytime, anywhere. Pretty solid if you’re into local news and want to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the Capital Region.

Here’s what you can do – you can read the latest articles, browse through different sections like investigations and commentary, and even save stories to read later. There’s also a neat feature where you can get alerts for breaking news. And the app is free to download, though you’ll need a subscription to access everything.

Look, if you’re a news junkie who likes to be in the know, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit clunky at times and the paywall is kinda annoying. But overall, it does the job and is worth checking out if you want to stay informed about your local community.

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