NBC News: Breaking News & Live

News in several formats

NBC News: Breaking News & Live is a news app for people who want quick updates as well as fuller coverage. It brings together written reporting, live news video, on-demand programmes and audio content in one place, making it suitable for checking headlines, following developing stories or watching a news bulletin.

Breaking updates and live coverage

The app can send alerts about developing news, so it is useful when you want important updates without repeatedly checking a website. It also includes NBC News NOW, a continuous live news stream, alongside recorded coverage that can be watched when it suits you.

• Read reports on current national and international stories.
• Watch live and on-demand news programming.
• Listen to podcasts and other audio coverage.
• Move between short updates and longer programmes in the same app.

For readers and viewers

This is a good fit for users who do not want to rely on a single format. Text works for a fast scan, while live video and on-demand shows offer more context. The range also makes the app practical for different routines, whether you are catching up between tasks or settling in for a longer programme.

Popularity and publisher

NBC News: Breaking News & Live has a 4.57 out of 5 rating from more than 103,854 reviews, with 5,000,000+ installs. It is published by NBC News Digital LLC in the News & Magazines category. Those figures point to an established app with a substantial Android audience, particularly among users who want NBC’s live and recorded news content alongside written updates.