It is very important for us to stay updated about the latest events happening around the world. Especially now that we are in the middle of a global crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak, it is crucial for us to be updated. Luckily, we can now get the freshest news using our smartphones. Thanks to a great number of News app, we can get the latest news on the go. In fact, most broadcasting companies today are starting to extend their reach through mobile platforms. BBC News, for instance, the world’s largest broadcast news organization now offers the BBC News app to deliver all the top stories right in front of your mobile screen. You even have the option to personalize the news content too!

How the BBC News app works?

The BBC News app generally works the same way with other mobile streaming apps. Simply download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to get started. Interestingly, unlike other mobile streaming apps, BBC News is completely free and it doesn’t require you to subscribe to any monthly subscription plans. You do not need to register or to sign up for an account either. After downloading the app, it will prompt you immediately to your home screen. BBC News app comes with a very simple user-interface that you can easily navigate and explore. Above the screen is a navigation panel giving you access to Top Stories, Video, My News, Popular, and Live.

To sort the content by topic, simply tap the hamburger icon on the upper left corner of the app. This will open a panel that will list down all the available topics such as World News, News from specific countries, business, science, health, sports, and more. You also get quick access to other special BBC content like BBC Culture, BBC Travel, BBC Future, and BBC Worklife. One of the engaging features of the BBC app is the ability to personalize your news feed. Tap the My News tab and hit the plus (+) icon to start adding your preferred topics from local news to world topics! You also have access to their live broadcast by tapping the Live tab from the navigation panel.

Features

Find Content Fast – The app can suggest topics based on stories you’ve recently viewed and what’s in the news now. Quickly find topics that interest you using the Search tab or browse the news by topics.

Access News You Care About– The app offers a full selection of stories from the newsroom, and many ways to read the best journalism from BBC correspondents. It also features in-demand BBC content like BBC Travel, BBC Culture, BBC Future, BBC Worklife, and more.

Personalize your News Feed– Add topics wherever you see the + icon for a quick route straight to the stories you care about. Stories from topics you add will appear in your personalized My Newsfeed.

Push Notifications – Manage and take full control of your notifications. Activate the Push Notification to get the latest and most important news stories.

Live Broadcast– BBC World Service Radio will give you the latest and most popular news live!

One Minute World News– Access the Video tab from the navigation panel and experience the One-minute World News summary and the latest video stories

Download & Install BBC News app

For Android

1. BBC News app requires an Android version 3.0 or higher
2. It has a Content Rating of (10+)
3. For Android, the app size is 20.5 MB so it won’t really hurt much of your phone storage
4. BBC News app requires a stable Internet connection.
5. The app will ask you to grant permission to access contacts, location, Wi-Fi connection information, identity, and more!

For iOS

1. BBC News app for iOS requires iOS version 11.0 or later
2. This app is compatible with various Apple products (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)
3. The Age Rating for BBC News app is (12+)
4. BBC News app for iOS is currently on its version 5.19 with recent updates providing improvements, brand new offers, and more
5. The download size for iOS is 94.1 MB
6. The app is available in English, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, and Welsh

Download BBC News app