Breaking News - FREE
by MSNBC Interactive News, LLC, Version: 1.3.3 , 2823 KB Official Site
Package name: com.breakingnews , Last Update: 2012-09-09 02:10:09
271 ratings (3.952 average)
50,000-250,000 downloads
What's new in this version (1.3.3):
* 1.2.1: Fix for various issues
* 1.2.2: Fix for issue with GPS running in background
* 1.2.3: Fix for issue with push notifications
* 1.2.4: Upgraded push notifications, design changes for news and detail views
* 1.3: Added home screen widget, fixed various issues
* 1.3.1: Fix for low dpi screens and various crash reports
* 1.3.2: Fix for ads, bac
Description
Be the first to learn about news stories moments after they break. Breaking News brings you the latest breaking news stories from hundreds of news sources, edited in real time by our 24/7 team of journalists. Our free, improved app features push alerts and story tracking, so you can keep tabs of the latest developments on stories that matter to you.
We're the same trusted team who brings you @breakingnews on Twitter and BreakingNews.com. Unlike automated news apps, our stories are selected by editors who identify and verify breaking news stories across the globe—including eyewitness reports from social media. There's no faster way to stay on top of the news.
Product features:
* Real-time updates from hundreds of news sources
* Edited by a trusted team of journalists around the clock
* Get push alerts for the biggest breaking stories
* See verified social media reports from breaking events
* Track ongoing stories and topics in the news
* Pinpoint the latest breaking stories on a map
* Share alerts on Twitter, Facebook and email
* Home screen widget
* Fully supports the Kindle Fire with a tablet-designed experience
Last comments from Android Market
Charlie (*)
Got this for the push notifications, 5 days later and nothing. Uninstall.
nathan (**)
No way to pick a topic..or keywords
Tom (**)
Requires additional app downlaod. Thumbnails onlyV must open browser for full text.
MaximeHg (****)
Too bad that push notifications don't work. Desire 2.2
Rafi (*****)
Every single breaking news of the world , only a click away! Excellent overview! Needs an Improved UI, and integration of news opening direct in app
ksee (*)
Localized for USA with NO config options to change anything, this app is next to worthless unless you live in the States. Very disapointing.
Fred (*****)
An excellent compilation of headlines from many sources. Very useful.
mwm (*)
Breaking News? Looks more like kids playing on twitter. No direct links to news item.
