ABC News: Live & Breaking
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ABC News: Live & Breaking is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Disney. Rated 4.0/5 from 6,039 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated October 22, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.0
- 6K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 142 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 22
- 2026 · v8.98.1
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About ABC News: Live & Breaking
Stay ahead of the story with the ABC News app, your destination for live breaking news and nonstop coverage from Good Morning America and World New Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, 20/20 and This Week. Dive into Verts, our all-new vertical video experience, and get customizable push alerts on the politics, weather, health and business news that matters most to you — including live results and analysis from the 2026 midterm elections. VERTS Our all-new vertical video experience in the ABC News app, designed to bring you closer to the stories shaping our world. With a simple swipe, explore a continuous stream of news, exclusive reporting and must-watch moments. Verts makes it easier than ever to stay informed on the news that matters most to you. MIDTERM ELECTIONS Get ready for the biggest political story of the year: the 2026 midterm elections. The ABC News app will be your front-row seat, delivering live results, breaking news, expert analysis on important issues and on-the-ground reporting as races unfold across the country. From key battleground contests to the fight for control of Congress, ABC News will bring you every major moment in real time through live coverage, vertical videos and customizable push alerts. GOOD MORNING AMERICA & ORIGINAL PROGRAMS Wake up with Good Morning America, then follow the day's biggest stories with expert analysis on Nightline, This Week, 20/20 and more. Watch exclusive interviews and roundtable discussions on the day's headline news. ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT Start your morning with an ABC News Live First Look and wrap up the day with ABC World News Tonight with David Muir — the most-watched network newscast in the U.S., streaming daily on ABC News Live. Download now and gain access to all the latest news in the palm of your hand: - Experience Verts for quick videos on the top news - Live results, analysis and on-the-ground reporting from the 2026 midterm elections - Watch live news coverage from ABC News Live wherever you are - Get personalized push notifications on the stories that matter most to you - Watch full episodes and clips from Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline, 20/20 and more - Listen to ABC News Podcasts, including our award-winning 'Start Here' daily show - Dark mode available - Content loads faster than ever Your California Privacy Rights: https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-california-privacy-rights/ Do Not Sell My Information: https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnsmi Please note: This app features Nielsen's proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen's TV Ratings. Please see http://priv-policy.imrworldwide.com/priv/mobile/us/en/optout.html for more information.
Ratings & reviews
4.0
6K ratings
What’s new
Version 8.98.1 · Updated October 22, 2026
This release includes various bug fixes and improvements to continue providing a best-in-class news experience.
App privacy
The developer, Disney, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Location: Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Customer Support
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Performance Data, Crash Data
- Location: Precise Location
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC News: Live & Breaking | 4.0 / 5 (6,039 ratings) | Free | October 22, 2026 | |
| CBS News: Live Breaking News | 3.7 / 5 (19,655) | Free | Sep 4, 2026 | Compare |
| NBC News: Breaking & US News | 4.7 / 5 (150,716) | Free | Oct 23, 2026 | Compare |
| MS NOW: Live & Breaking News | 4.5 / 5 (52,880) | Free | Oct 26, 2026 | Compare |
| USA TODAY: US & Breaking News | 4.5 / 5 (241,727) | Free | Oct 20, 2026 | Compare |
| CNN: Live & Breaking News | 4.8 / 5 (1,663,840) | Free | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
| ABC7 Your Local Station | 4.2 / 5 (1,049) | Free | Oct 28, 2026 | Compare |