SBS News

Special Broadcasting Service Corporation News iPhoneiPadiPod touch

SBS News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation. Rated 4.1/5 from 13 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0.

Rating: 4.1; 13 ratings
Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 68 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Aug 24; 2026 · v5.18.1

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About SBS News

Discover a world of news with the SBS News app. From Australian news to world news, find key news headlines, context and perspectives that matter to you and your community. Whether it's politics, culture, or current affairs, access accurate and reliable information effortlessly. Get real-time notifications for breaking news and stay ahead of the curve. Join us for a seamless news experience that keeps you connected. - Global News: Discover the latest news from Australia and around the world - Instant Updates: Receive breaking news alerts and updates on topics you want to follow - Live Streams: Video live streaming of news events; SBS World News - Personalised Access: Dark Mode, iOS 14 Widget, and 3D Touch for a tailored experience - In-Depth Exploration: Dive into explainers, related stories and trending topics - Curated Newsletters: Subscribe for a customised news briefing at your preferred time - Seamless Sharing: Share stories with friends via social networks, email, or SMS - Trusted Journalism: Explore unbiased, diverse perspectives - Stay connected: Read the context behind the headlines, discover inspiring and informative stories

Ratings & reviews

4.1

13 ratings

5 ★ 62% 4 ★ 15% 3 ★ 0% 2 ★ 15% 1 ★ 8%

What’s new

Version 5.18.1 · Updated August 24, 2026

This release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

App privacy

The developer, Special Broadcasting Service Corporation, 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:

Usage Data: Other Usage Data

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:

Identifiers: Device ID
Usage Data: Other Usage Data
Diagnostics: Crash Data

Used for: Analytics, Other Purposes

App details

SBS News is a free News app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation. It is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.0 or later and is 68 MB to download. It was first released on May 6, 2011 and last updated on August 24, 2026.

Category: News
Rating: 4.1 / 5 (13 ratings)
Price: Free
Version: 5.18.1
Size: 68 MB
Requires: iOS 15.0 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 4+
Released: May 6, 2011
Last updated: August 24, 2026
Developer: Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

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