BBC News App Offers Live Coverage and Trusted Journalism on Mobile
The BBC News app brings together the broadcaster’s global reporting, expert analysis, and the human stories behind current events in a single, streamlined mobile experience. Available for both Android and iOS devices, the app is designed to keep users informed with live updates, breaking news alerts, and locally relevant content.
Key Features at a Glance
The app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for staying up to date. Users can access news, features, and in-depth analysis from BBC journalists around the world. Core functionalities include reading top stories and breaking news, watching live and developing news coverage, and receiving personalised alerts for stories that matter most to them. The app also offers local news and weather information tailored to the user’s location.
Availability and Download
The BBC News app is free to download. Users in the UK can access it via the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, or through Google Play for Android devices. For those outside the UK, a dedicated download link is available to ensure global access to the service.
Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Click here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
If you're outside the UK, you can download the BBC app here.
User Feedback and Data Charges
The BBC has invited users to share their thoughts on the app’s performance and features. Feedback can be submitted directly through a dedicated form on the BBC website.
Users should be aware that data charges may apply when accessing the internet on a mobile device, depending on their individual contract terms. The BBC advises checking with your mobile network provider to understand potential costs, noting that some data usage may be included in existing price plans or that reduced-rate data packages may be available. The BBC does not charge users for accessing mobile content.
