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CBS News – Live Breaking News

CBS News – Live Breaking News

Android CBS Interactive, Inc.
3.0 Popularity

Addictive news app with live CBS coverage

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Updated
September 24, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 5.1++
Package Name
com.cbsnews.ott

So here's my honest take on CBS News - Live Breaking News. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid. The live coverage is the big draw for me - it's great to have a reliable source of breaking news without needing a cable plan. The production value is high and it's easy to navigate. But I will say the ads can get intrusive, and the app does feel a little bloated with all the different content types. Still, if you want a well-rounded news experience on your phone, this is one of the better free options out there.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Live 24/7 news coverage from CBS
  • Tons of content - live stream, full episodes, documentaries
  • Free to use, no cable subscription needed
  • Covers a wide range of news topics

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • App feels a bit cluttered with all the different content
  • Certain features like live streams can be hit or miss at times
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based on 865 reviews
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Been using the CBS News – Live Breaking News app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that gives you 24/7 live coverage from CBS, plus clips and full episodes from their shows like 60 Minutes and CBS Evening News. Pretty solid if you’re into staying up-to-date on current events.

Here’s what you can do: there’s a live stream with anchored coverage, plus the latest news stories and analysis. It’s got full episodes and on-demand clips too, which is cool. And the documentaries are pretty interesting – they really dive deep into the big issues.

Look, if you want a reliable news app that’s free and doesn’t need a cable subscription, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re into news and current affairs.

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