ABC

- April 11, 2017

Everyone 10+

News & Magazines

( 23,444)

Editors' Choice

Description

The ABC App – your trusted source, every day

Access the ABC in one free app
Up-to-the-minute, independent, relevant, informative, and entertaining: the best of the ABC whenever you want it, wherever you are. The free ABC app not only features the latest stories from ABC News but also gives you:

- Breaking news alerts connecting you to events as they happen
- Access to ABC’s award winning quality journalism
- Top Stories, Just in, Most Popular
- A wealth of topics such as sport, local, business, rural, science, indigenous, health, technology

Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

Reviews

4.4

23,444 total

5 13,522

4 7,165

3 1,295

2 565

1 897

Lu Dallimore

I'm really disappointed with the new scheme. A bright yellow splash screen is an assault on the eyes, especially if you're checking the news in bed with the lights out. I'm also not a fan of the massive text size, for tablets(?), without an option to condense the layout. Please consider offering a small layout in settings and perhaps a dark theme. Aside from this I enjoy the app.

Fisher Grubb

Nice app, though people also have to remember that they have a separate one called iView for kind of everything else. This one seems just for news and so far does a reasonable job for me I think, would be nice to have a download feature so I'm not needing an internet connection. Pity the notifications don't ways work

Joseph Wojciechowski

While the app works it is really simplistic in that favourite stories can't be followed or feedback given to the journalists. Also the news lacks freshness, articles can be days old. Also articles are based on what the journalists perceive as important to the reader rather than by a simple keyword vote system. For example I would like to see news about the NBN, and more local news.

michaela nevin

I would like to say that more news could be posted. More often. Usually all the news has been read in the first visit of the day to the site. I find myself checking for new articles through out the day but not many updates

Osca Armstrong

The yellow splash screen is just wrong. The text often changes font size half way through an article and extends off the screen. To use the app more than once I need to force shut the app. It's annoying to use. But it's free and my first news in the morning so I put up with it.

Ada Green

If you can't caption photos then don't use any. Pretty pointless if I don't know what I'm supposed to be looking at. I reckon the work experience kid could design a better app than this. Bloody hopeless.

User reviews

Lu Dallimore June 13, 2017

Fisher Grubb May 17, 2017

Joseph Wojciechowski June 2, 2017

michaela nevin May 8, 2017

Osca Armstrong June 20, 2017

Ada Green June 10, 2017

Peter Mitchell May 22, 2017

Loved the ABC all of my 65 year-old life. Occasionally I tire of articles that hang around for weeks, some of the ABC current affairs programming I won't watch due to audience stacking and political bias.

June 23, 2017

Solid enough app for general Aussie news. But the widget has never worked! It never updates automatically. And this has been a problem for some time and across 2 phones.

max sanserif June 4, 2017

Last update said "fixed menu issues". When applied, the menu stopped working, frequently requiring that I force close the app. This update, they move to an entirely new GUI design.This fixed my menu issue I guess, but now they've replaced the state-based categories with a location aware "local" section, which thinks I am in Canberra, which is out by about 950kms. The app now crashes any time I switch back to our from something else.

Richard Turner-Jones May 9, 2017

App was great but recent updates (downgrades) have caused the listen live to stop when the app loses focus. I used to listen to my local radio when travelling but if I use any other app the streaming just stops.

Peter Alkemade May 12, 2017

The app is bandwidth hungry and inefficient. I attempted to use it in SE Asia while traveling and gave up unless I was in a hotel with wifi. Basically I was better off using BBC or NY Times which provided a much better service.

Aleph Zero May 18, 2017

Prefer the old colour scheme. PLEASE give us a night mode. Bright white when one first wakes up hurts. Also, the "clean" UI attempt leaves the user more confused about where objects are and their boundaries than before. Still a great app though: 5/5

FixerSevScorch May 9, 2017

I wish that when I open the notification received by the ABC app, it would take me directly to the story rather than the home page. Could just be mine though! Otherwise a fantastic service.

Peter Scholem June 9, 2017

Can't fault the actual quality of the news. Journalism itself is of a very high standard. The alerts have major problems and often don't display. News is sadly occasionally Sydney - centric.

Wally Hemmings May 17, 2017

My "first thing in the morning" app. If I had to be picky, my Nexus 7 Android tablet won't zoom the page or photo using pinch/spread with fingers. Otherwise perfect .

June 9, 2017

Appreciate the notification alerts, of genuine, breaking news. *HOWEVER, please ensure the partially informative heading sentence is continued, when we tap on the link. At present, it is NOT... which is very annoying and uninformative.

July 22, 2017

This would be great if it wasn't so prone to crashing. These crashes happen at least once every hour. Fix this and I'd give it 5 stars.

SLORTA5 May 26, 2017

I use this to try and listen to Radio National live ...with "try" being the operative word. Often fails to load properly and regularly crashes midstream. Very disappointing as I love my ABC..

Florence Leoshek April 29, 2017

Is worse to use than previous app. Too much wasted space. Too much dumb down with three dot points. Auntie you have gone backwards with this idiots guide to news

A Google User May 6, 2017

Pushing way too many notifications ABC have started pushing way too many notifications recently alerting us about breaking stories that we simply don't need alerting about.

Scott Emme April 22, 2017

I really liked the way the app was organised prior to the new version. If we're going to move local and national news behind self adverts for ABC, can we please have the option to customise the order ourselves?

Paul Threlfall April 17, 2017

Good coverage of news. Only problem is when I try to watch a video in landscape orientation it goes outside the edges. You need a fullscreen button.

Peter Gregory April 26, 2017

ABC has grown more dumbdown. changed it's model. In short representing fewer people.

Modman Modman May 11, 2017

What would we do without the ABC!! If you keep your nose clean & always maintain your exemplary standards, you will always have a willing audience aunty.

Sue Waller May 19, 2017

Previous problems seem to be fixed. This app is our must-have while living overseas, used dauly.

May 31, 2017

Content is good but downloading is slow. Sometimes it seems stalled and if I go back and try again it comes straight on.

Matt Midd May 6, 2017

Why was the story headline font changed to be so small and a weird font? It's less legible now and my eyesight is okay!

April 17, 2017

ABC news is well rusted, so content gets a thumbs up. App works well, fast response, and mostly bug free.

June 22, 2017

Do you still have the work experience kids running this app? News photos with no captions are completely useless. Get your act together!

Donna Loneragan May 9, 2017

Please get some better editors. The spelling and typing mistakes are bad form for a well regarded national news provider.

Leah Thomson May 9, 2017

Really like the new layout....easier to read and makes browsing more enjoyable. Thanks ABC!!! Use it every day. Rely on this app for all national news.

Donnalene Jones June 13, 2017

Wish I did not update. Pefered the old one. Too bright and you can not see articles as easily

Michael Gunning May 16, 2017

This my favourite app. I go to it throughout the day and always feel updated on what's going on in the world of news. The ABC is a trusted and ever reliable source of news.

May 12, 2017

App fails to open often despite Re installation. Otherwise all good!

Janet Slack April 15, 2017

Has the news I want to know, not the sensational nonsense some apps have.

F1Barry April 26, 2017

Was much better before all of the recent changes. Hate it now.

David McDonald May 9, 2017

The ABC app allows users to access the latest news when they want it. ABC news is, as elsewhere, fully independent and free from the influence of commercial influence

kathryn bannister June 13, 2017

It's my 'go to ' app when I want to know what's going on in the world or locally. Don't need to tune in at any particular time. News is there when I want it.

LucasJodoKast June 12, 2017

As always with ABC the quality of the news is good but I've noticed issues with the widget not updating (even manually) which is annoying

Jessica Marston June 25, 2017

Great update Really like the addition of podcast lists, great swipe across functions still there. Keep up the great work My ABC.

What's New

A fix that addresses starting ABC News live video stream for some users

Additional information

Updated

April 11, 2017

Installs

500,000 - 1,000,000

Current Version

4.0.4

Requires Android

4.1 and up

Content Rating

Everyone 10+

Learn more

Permissions

Report

Flag as inappropriate

Offered By

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Developer

Visit website Email mobilefeedback@your.abc.net.au Privacy Policy

700 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007

Similar

ABC News

ABC News brings you the latest headlines & video on politics, us and world news

NBC News Digital LLC

NBC News delivers the stories you care about, right now.

BBC Worldwide (Ltd)

Download the official BBC News app for international audiences.

Teixido

Now you can enjoy the print edition of ABC Color, wherever you are.

Guardian News & Media Ltd

Award-winning journalism in an award-winning app.

FOX News Network, LLC

Get the day’s top news stories from Fox News – Fair & Balanced®!

CNN

When you want to know what’s happening, tap into the global news power of CNN.

Vocento SA

Current information on your mobile easy, intuitive and dynamic way.

USA TODAY

Local and national news now with 360-degree video and virtual reality content.

The Associated Press

Stay informed. Get all your global to local news with AP Mobile!

News24

Breaking News. First.

Google Inc.

Your customisable real-time news desk

NPR

NPR News: The NPR and public radio station player for your Android.

Thomson Reuters

News and market data from the world's most trusted news organization

CBS Interactive, Inc.

Get the latest breaking news, videos and top stories from CBS News!

Flipboard

Flipboard organizes the world’s stories around all your interests & passions 📝

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The true story of these iconic WW1 battles brought to life in 3D.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Explore the events of the first day of the Gallipoli Landings.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

triple j - we love music. The best new music from around Australia & the world.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Learn and explore English with Australia's favourite kids characters!

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Independent and unsigned all-Australian music, artists and bands.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Stay connected to home and other Australians living abroad with this free app.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

DJ Decibel Stadium F(x): math skills raised to the power of awesome.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A free maths game from ABC Splash providing a fun way to improve maths skills

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Spell Block Academy is a fun word puzzle game for all ages