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Been using NBC News: Breaking News & Live for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that gives you the latest headlines, live coverage, and tons of stories on everything from politics to sports. Pretty solid if you’re into staying up-to-date on current events.
Here’s what you can do – you can get breaking news alerts, read in-depth articles, watch live streams of NBC News shows, and even listen to a live audio feed. There’s also a bunch of local news and weather for your area. It’s got a lot of features, took me a while to figure some of it out but it’s all pretty useful.
Look, if you’re the kind of person who likes to stay informed on what’s going on in the world, you’ll probably dig this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on NBC News: Breaking News & Live. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid. The live coverage and ability to watch NBC News shows right in the app is super convenient. And i also like the local news and weather updates - keeps you informed on what's happening in your area. On the downside, the app can feel a little cluttered at times and the ad experience isn't the best. But overall, if you want a one-stop shop for the latest news and analysis, this is a great option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of live news coverage and shows to watch
- Gets you news updates from a trusted source
- Includes local news and weather for your area
- Free to download and use, don't have to pay
- Covers a wide range of topics, from politics to sports
Cons
- Can feel a bit overwhelming with all the content
- Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
- Navigation could be a little smoother and more intuitive
- Notifications sometimes feel spammy
Specifications
| Updated | 01.10.2025 |
| Age Rating | Teen |
| Developer | NBC News Digital LLC |
| Package Name |
com.zumobi.msnbc |
Ratings
User Reviews
this thing of running all the ads and reading the news on the right is just not working. I'll just go to another source. have watched NBC for years but...
This app doesn't give up to the minute news. The same stories sit at the top of the main page all day. Big stories happen but are buried below the...
I really like the constantly updated news on the widget itself. .... SUGGESTION: The ability to remove pictures on the widget would allow for more of the headlines to be...
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