What's a good Android app for catching up on the local news and maybe some old TV shows without having to pay for cable?

Well, I've been using FREECABLE. Took me a few days to figure out, but it's got local news and some older shows. Not bad for a free app, even I could figure it out.

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Okay, so I was looking for something to replace flipping through channels after grading papers, and my student, Sarah, showed me FREECABLE. It took me a few days to figure out all the features – why do they hide the settings button there? – but once you get the hang of it, it's surprisingly intuitive. It's got local news, which is great for keeping up with school board meetings, and a bunch of older TV shows. Think of it as a digital TV antenna, but, you know, on your phone. It's like having a teaching assistant in your pocket, except instead of grading papers, it's showing you reruns of *The Twilight Zone*. Honestly, for a free app, it's not bad. Beats paying for cable, that's for sure. My only complaint is sometimes the picture quality isn't the greatest, but hey, you get what you pay for, right?

Key Features

Free access to local news channels
Streaming of classic TV shows
A way to watch TV without a cable subscription

"Great app, lots of options. I watch it daily."

— 5★ User Review
ANDROIDUpdated: 7/10/2025
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