Many people want to keep up with what’s going on in the world throughout the day. To help you stay informed, there are several smartphone apps that will alert you to breaking news whether you’re interested in national, international, or business headlines. Here are the top 10 best apps for getting breaking news when it happens.
- CNN
The Cable News Network (CNN) has been providing up-to-date headlines since 1980. Now you can use its app to learn what’s going on in the world as the news breaks. You get instant updates that help you stay informed with stories from around the globe. It’s available for both iPhone and Android. - Bloomberg
Bloomberg is sure to keep everyone informed about what’s going on in the news. From business news to global disasters to celebrity happenings, you can use Bloomberg’s app to stay updated. It’s easy to use and notifies you of what’s going on in business, across the nation, and in politics with attention-grabbing headlines. You can find this app for both iPhone and Android. - Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera gives people unfiltered, unbiased news. If you love this news network, you’ll be happy to know that you can now download Al Jazeera Mobile. The app gives you breaking news alerts, so you know instantly when something happens. Browse by topics or current headlines to find out what's going on across the globe 24-hours a day. Al Jazeera Mobile is available for iPhone and Android. - BBC
Never be out of the loop with the BBC News app. This user-friendly app lets you read news stories as they become available. It also informs you of breaking news stories that everyone across the world needs to know about. The BBC is one of the top news stations on television today, and now you can get it for your iPhone and Android devices. - New York Times
The New York Times is the source of news for millions of people across the United States. If you have a subscription to this time-honored newspaper, you can access it from your mobile device. The New York Times brings its award-winning journalism to an app that allows access to stories as they are released to the public. You can get it on both iTunes and Google Play. - Fox News
If you are a fan of the Fox News Network, you can now get its app for your mobile device. Never be left out of the loop with Fox’s comprehensive coverage of the world’s top stories. Not only can you browse headlines, but you can also watch videos of news reports as they happen. You can get the app on both iTunes and Google Play. - Google News & Weather
Google already tells us what’s going on through its search engine, so it’s no surprise that it is now one of the best ways to get news through your smartphone. You can quickly browse top stories, or look through categories such as business, technology, and more. Get coverage from over 65,000 publications from all over the world. You can get Google News & Weather on both iTunes and Google Play. - Yahoo News
Yahoo is another fantastic website that offers up-to-date news, immediately when it happens. How many times have you learned of a breaking story because you went to search Yahoo but found a headline at the top of the page? Well, now you can get this fantastic service on your smartphone. From business to sports to style, Yahoo is sure to keep you informed. It’s available for both iPhone and Android. - Breaking News
NBC News developed its own app that keeps you informed of breaking stories that are important to you or near your location. Breaking News also gives you real-time coverage of what’s happening around the world. One of the best features of this app is that it shows you the location of the occurrence on a map. You can get Breaking News for both iPhone and Android. - National Public Radio
National Public Radio (NPR) is a leader in news coverage. With millions of listeners all over the United States, it is known for covering the controversial while getting expert opinions on stories as they break. Politics, business, art, music, and more—NPR is more than happy to tell you what’s going on in the world to keep you informed. You can now get this awesome service on your smartphone through iTunes or Google Play.
