News 12

News 12

Android News12 Engineering
4.4 Popularity

Addictive local news app with video, weather, and more

System Requirements

Updated
June 10, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.sentinelbd.news12

So here's my honest take on News 12. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty good. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and I like how you can customize the alerts. And the local coverage is super comprehensive, with a nice mix of articles, videos, and weather info. On the downside, the ads can get old after a while, and some of the menus take a bit to figure out. But overall it's a solid option if you want a one-stop-shop for news, weather, and traffic in your area.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of local news, weather, and traffic coverage for the tri-state region
  • Clean, intuitive interface with customizable alerts
  • Free to download and use, don't have to pay to get the full experience
  • Lots of different content formats - articles, videos, photos, etc.
  • Works well even on older phones

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't want to pay for the ad-free version
  • Some of the menus and settings take a bit of time to figure out
  • News coverage can feel a bit scattered at times, not always super focused
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4.4 /5
based on 10,138 reviews
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Been using News 12 for a couple months now. It’s basically a local news app that covers the tri-state area – Long Island, The Bronx, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, and Hudson Valley. Pretty solid app if you’re into keeping up with news and weather in your area.

Here’s what you can do: there’s live breaking news alerts that get pushed right to your phone. You can also check out daily videos, articles, and photos on all the latest happenings. And it’s got local weather forecasts, current temps, and storm coverage too. Took me a while to figure out how to customize the alerts but it’s useful once you get it set up.

Look, if you want an easy way to stay on top of your local news and weather, 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.

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