What is the best app for news via Apple TV?
We just got rid of all our cable. Both of our TVs in the house are now just hooked up to an Apple TV unit. Hoping to get a news-related app, but it seems like the apps I've tried require a cable subscription.
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)
Many news stations require a pay TV provider plan — that is their business model.
But that doesn’t have to be cable or satellite. There are internet streaming TV providers that work with Apple TV. Those can give you news channels, but perhaps unfortunately for cord cutters, also a large number of bundled other channels. That part hasn’t changed.
For the US, compare Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo TV, FuboTV. [Comparison matrix]
CBS affiliate stations (with CBS News) are included with a Premium subscription plan for Paramount+. That may be a viable option for some users.
Many news stations require a pay TV provider plan — that is their business model.
But that doesn’t have to be cable or satellite. There are internet streaming TV providers that work with Apple TV. Those can give you news channels, but perhaps unfortunately for cord cutters, also a large number of bundled other channels. That part hasn’t changed.
For the US, compare Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo TV, FuboTV. [Comparison matrix]
CBS affiliate stations (with CBS News) are included with a Premium subscription plan for Paramount+. That may be a viable option for some users.
You might look at some of the free streaming apps like Pluto (my favorite), Tubi, and Xumo. They have some streaming news, some of it local, some national, some good, and some awful.
best Apple TV apps for getting news?
