[hugh]

Canada's public broadcaster today announced the availability of a new CBC News Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android devices.

Features of the new app include real-time access to breaking news, international, national and local news, weather—content, exclusive CBC video, audio and photos, social media tools for sharing stories with others and customization options for how stories appear on your device.

 

[TKG26]

Now you can get a world of news with just one hybrid app that delivers all the content of the CBC News touch-optimized site. With the touch of your finger, get all the news that matters to you from CBC - when and where you want it.

Features:
- Latest news from your region, across Canada and around the world.
- Breaking news ticker delivers the headlines as they happen.
- Listen to CBC's audio news bulletins to stay informed on the go.
- Watch full-screen news videos.
- Check the weather in your area.
- See breaking news or want to share stories from your community? Use the app to send us your report, photos or videos.
- Share stories with your social network via Facebook, Twitter and email.
- High-quality photo galleries.


App

 

[JamesK]

^^^^
One thing I've noticed is the display doesn't change when holding the phone in a horizonal position. Most other apps, including browser will do that. This feature would make it better for reading text or watching video.

 

[Fonceur]

I sure hope they did a better job than the RDI version, I've never had any iOS app crash my iPod touch so bad that I had to give it the "three finger salute", multiple times...