A CNN, a leading news network has just updated their iOS app for the iPhone, iPad and the iPod touch. Apart from basic fixes and tweaks, this app now allows users to watch CNN TV live on their iOS devices, at any given time. Best of all? Its free.
Other features of CNN for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch include:
- Go beyond breaking news with top headlines, in-depth feature stories and video
- Choose your view from different navigation options; quickly scan the headlines or immerse yourself in a slideshow
- Take part in the conversation by commenting on stories and reading others' responses
- Share stories on Facebook and Twitter or via e-mail
- Save stories for offline viewing
- Watch live video streams of breaking news and other major news events
The network has added CNN TV live to their iOS apps, enabling you to watch your favorite CNN shows on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch 24/7. The app also allows you to share and comment on the various news items that are reported on CNN. The CNN app for iOS is available for download absolutely free from the App Store.
In order to watch CCN live on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, make sure that your devices has iOS 4.0 to later, isn't set to vibrate and the volume is at max in order to get the true experience of free CNN livestream on iOS devices. On the other hand, the CNN app is an ad supported app that will run on all firmwares even below iOS 4.0, however the live CNN video function is optimized for iOS 4.0 and will not work with older firmwares.
The update is not a major one, though it is most certainly going to be welcomed by those who follow this network religiously. The CNN apps for iOS have received amazing ratings on the App Store and it can be safe to say that when it comes to news on mobile, CNN for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has no competitor. We implore that you do try out the CNN apps for iOS, if you have a knack of staying up to date with the happenings around the world.
Download CNN for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch [iTunes Link]