BBC: World News & Stories
Live, Sport, Podcasts & Video
BBC: World News & Stories - Live News, Podcasts & Videos
"BBC: World News & Stories" is your go-to Android app for live coverage of global news, sports, podcasts, and videos. Access breaking news alerts, in-depth articles, and a vast audio archive. Explore diverse topics including business, culture, and science. Enjoy features like background updates, dark mode, and adjustable font size for enhanced readability. Stream live BBC channels and stay informed with your personalized news experience.
App stats
Downloads: 34,263,935
28.41K Rating: 3.94 
108 new ratings
(437,177)
Permissions:
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
- android.permission.VIBRATE See more
Size: 43.73M
Email: co*****@bbc.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
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User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Reliable source of worldwide news
- Good articles and content
- Dark mode added for user preference
Cons
- App is glitchy and crashes frequently
- Excessive ads interfere with reading experience
- New design is user-unfriendly and lacks customization options
Most mentioned
- App crashes or fails to load articles/videos
- Increase in ads affecting user experience
- Removal of customization features like personal news feeds and offline reading
User reviews
This app is very glitchy on a Pixel. 1. Rotation to landscape occurs even if not engaged/desired within the main pixel os 2. App repeatedly goes to the wrong article. Usually the last one read. If you return to the home page afterwards and try again, it then works. Both of these issues have been there for a while, come on BBC.
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Steven Sharp, 2025-01-21
Steven Sharp, 2025-01-21..This just gets worse. Ads, ads, ads.. The SAME ad peppered multiple times through EVERY article I read. The same awful algorithm that pushes me further into rabbit holes: e.g. when I click on an article, it just links to similar - not back to what should be other main news stories of the day. Ugly B/W U.I. Its been about a year into this "new" version and I realise I look at BBC far, far less than I used to - and that's a fail - and a pity, because I know there is good content to be found...
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Ener Ex, 2025-01-13
Ener Ex, 2025-01-13