What's a grand Android app for catching live news updates, especially when my dodgy hotel Wi-Fi is playing up?

CBS News is brilliant for live news – it's sorted me out in a pinch when I've been stuck with rubbish internet. Proper useful!

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Honestly, CBS News has been an absolute godsend on my travels. I remember being in a tiny village in Italy with Wi-Fi that kept cutting out, and I still managed to catch the important news updates thanks to this app. It streams live broadcasts, which is great when you can't find an English news channel. Plus, it doesn't eat up your roaming data too badly, which is always a concern when you're hopping around different countries. It's not perfect, mind you – I saw one review moaning about the font size, which I can see being a pain if your eyesight isn't the best. But overall, it's a cracking app for staying informed, especially if you're a bit of a nomad like me and rely on your phone for everything.

Key Features

Streams live news broadcasts so you don't miss breaking stories.
Doesn't use up too much roaming data when you're abroad.
Keeps you informed even when the Wi-Fi is acting up.

"The content is good. However the font size can't be adjusted, so I can't use the app without getting a headache."

— 5★ User Review
ANDROIDUpdated: 7/10/2025
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CBS News - Live Breaking News

by CBS Interactive, Inc.

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