ABC News: Breaking News Live

News coverage in one app

ABC News: Breaking News Live brings breaking stories, live reporting, and on-demand news programming to Android. It suits readers who want a traditional newsroom source for US and world news, along with people who prefer watching or listening instead of reading every update.

What you can follow

The app includes access to ABC News Live for continuous video coverage, plus articles and live blogs for quick updates as stories develop. You can browse major news sections, watch full episodes of ABC programs such as 20/20, and listen to podcasts including Start Here. Coverage and analysis from 538 is also included for election and political news.

• Live video news without needing a cable subscription
• Breaking-news notifications that can be adjusted by interest
• Articles, live blogs, podcasts, and full program episodes
• US, world, and original news content in separate sections

Why it may be the better choice

If your current news routine is scrolling through social feeds, this app gives you a more organized place to check what is happening. The home screen puts developing stories and live updates close to the front, while the mix of video, audio, and written reporting lets you choose the format that fits the moment. It is more useful for regular news tracking than for someone who only wants occasional headlines.

What the numbers suggest

ABC News: Breaking News Live is published by Disney and has more than 5,000,000 installs. Its rating is 3.23 out of 5 from 25,851 reviews, so it has a substantial audience but a mixed reception. That makes it worth trying if you want ABC’s live coverage and programming in one place, while keeping expectations realistic about the overall app experience.