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Washington Post: Live News

Washington Post: Live News

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Updated
October 9, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
com.washingtonpost.android

So here's my honest take on Washington Post: Live News. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's up there with the best. The 24/7 coverage is great for staying on top of breaking stories, and the custom alerts make sure you don't miss anything important. The audio and podcast features are a nice bonus too. On the downside, the app can feel a bit cluttered at times with all the different content sections. And some of the graphics and AR features can be a bit gimmicky. But overall, it's a pretty solid news app that I'd recommend, especially if you're a Post subscriber.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of up-to-the-minute news coverage from top journalists
  • Customizable alerts so you're the first to know about breaking stories
  • Audio and podcast options for listening on the go
  • Graphics and AR features add an extra layer of depth
  • Free to download and use, don't have to pay for a subscription

Cons

  • Can feel a bit overwhelming with so much content to sift through
  • Some of the interactive features like AR feel a little gimmicky
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't want to pay for the premium version
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Been using Washington Post: Live News for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that keeps you informed with live coverage from The Post’s journalists. Pretty solid if you’re into staying up-to-date on current events.

Here’s what you can do – there’s a 24/7 news feed with all the latest stories. And they’ve got this thing called The 7 which is a quick morning rundown of the top news. And you can also customize your alerts to get breaking news right away. Oh, and you can listen to podcasts and audio articles if you’re on the go.

Look, if you’re a news junkie, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – can get a little overwhelming with all the content sometimes – but overall it does a good job of keeping you informed. Worth checking out if you want an easy way to stay up-to-date.

User Reviews

Angel Wright October 24, 2025

Easy to navigate, can turn alerts on or off. Has dark mode - which is great, it's less stressful on the eyes. I can bookmark articles on my phone and...

A Google user October 24, 2025

Deleted my review?! Is fine, I'll just keep putting it back. App keeps telling me I need to log in. WP has to send a one-click login via email, and...

Lynne Crehan October 24, 2025

What the heck happened?? I prefer the print edition. Everytime I try to scroll through the pages by section, something goes wrong: Can't get past page A4, or when I...

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