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The Boston Globe — Addictive Boston news app with local coverage

Android Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
4.5 GP
89,962+
Google Play

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Description

Been using The Boston Globe app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that gives you access to the Globe’s 27-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalism. Covers everything from local and national breaking news to in-depth reporting on politics, business, sports, and more.

Here’s what you can do: you can read all the latest articles, watch videos, and even comment on stories. And there’s also a daily TV show called Boston Globe Today that gives you the top news of the day. And the app has great features like the ability to save articles for later and get push notifications on big stories.

Look, if you’re into news apps and want comprehensive coverage of what’s happening in Boston and New England, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – there’s a lot of content so it can feel overwhelming at times – but overall it’s a pretty solid app. Worth checking out if you want to stay on top of things.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on The Boston Globe app. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's up there with the best. The coverage is really impressive, with in-depth reporting from the Pulitzer-winning Spotlight team as well as great local news from across New England. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and I like the daily video show. The only downsides are that it can feel a bit cluttered with all the content, and the notifications can get a little annoying at times. But overall, if you're a news junkie, this is a must-have.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comprehensive coverage of local and national news
  • Great features like saved articles and push notifications
  • Pulitzer-winning journalism from the Spotlight team
  • Daily video news show to catch you up
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Can feel overwhelming with so much content
  • Notifications can be a bit too frequent
  • Requires a subscription for full access

Specifications

Updated 27.08.2025
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.bostonglobe.android

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