Columbus Dispatch: Local News

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Columbus Dispatch: Local News App

"Columbus Dispatch: Local News" is an Android app providing local and national news, in-depth political coverage, sports analysis, and community-focused journalism. With real-time alerts, a personalized feed, podcasts, and access to the eNewspaper, it aims to keep you informed and engaged with your community. Enjoy a blend of impactful reporting and multimedia content with a focus on the stories that matter to central Ohio.

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App stats

By: Gannett

Users: 61,507

Rating: 1.83

(740)

Version: 7.14.2 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)

Creation date: 2014-03-20

Email: ap*****@gatehousemedia.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Identity: find accounts on the device

Contacts: find accounts on the device

Location: approximate location (network-based)

Phone: read phone status and identity

Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera: take pictures and videos

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity

Other:

download files without notification
receive data from Internet
view network connections
pair with Bluetooth devices
access Bluetooth settings
send sticky broadcast
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
full network access
run at startup
reorder running apps
control vibration
prevent device from sleeping
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Ranking

# 242,588 ▼ 285

Other rankings

#95 in News and magazines (Gross) ▲ 20

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App summary

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The Columbus Dispatch is your top source for breaking news in Columbus and Ohio. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage, timely updates, and comprehensive reporting on the stories that matter most to you. From local events to statewide issues, we are committed to delivering the news that impacts your community.
We’re here because we believe that local journalism is valuable – from simple things like weather reports that let you know you’ll need a jacket today to in-depth investigations and the latest news right on the app.

We’re our community’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it.

WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT:
• Impactful insider coverage of Ohio politics that keeps your state, county and city governments in check.
• Journalism that makes our neighborhoods better by celebrating the good, solving the bad, and investigating the ugly.
• Unparalleled coverage on the latest news on growth and development in central Ohio, including Ohio's Intel Project.
• Sports coverage for locals, by locals, analyzing the Blue Jackets, the Crew, Ohio State University, and high school sports programs.
• Sports analysis from our reporters in the newsroom delivered via text message.
• App features like real-time alerts, challenging puzzles and lively podcasts, a personalized feed, the eNewspaper, and more.

APP FEATURES:
• Real-time breaking news alerts
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page
• Lively podcasts with hosts who are connected to the pulse of our city
• The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper

Subscription Information:
• The Columbus Dispatch app is free to download, and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.dispatch.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.dispatch.com/terms/
• Questions or Comments: [email protected]

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Quality of journalism is good with a mainstream perspective
Long-time subscribers appreciate the content
Provides access to local news and updates

Cons

Frequent login issues and poor authentication process
Ads often block content, leading to a frustrating user experience
Inconsistent access to subscriber content despite having a subscription
App stability is poor; crashes and freezes occur frequently
Difficult navigation and missing features in the latest updates

Most mentioned

Issues with signing in and accessing articles
Frustration over ad interference with content
Problems related to app functionality and performance
Unstable app behavior leading to crashes
Concerns over customer support and subscription management

User reviews

Poorly designed. Kept asking for login whenever I opened the app, then says I don't have an account even though we have a delivery account. Emails to support replies to call 800 number, but they can't fix it. Whoever is responsible for the authentication process should be fired. EDIT- Login fixed, but e-edition has no print option when opening Jumble, crossword puzzle, Sudoku etc. Images. Print icon on the image is gone, "share" button has no option to share to printer.

Google user, 2024-11-29

My family has been a subscriber to the Columbus Dispatch since 2006. It is a very good quality, mainstream, progressive to politically moderate, "full-service" newspaper that has tried to remain viable as consumers' information gathering habits have undergone extreme changes. There are many excellent features. However, the app that provides access to the e-newspaper has serious flaws. The most serious of these is that it is difficult, maybe impossible, to access articles in past editions.

Tim Miklasiewicz, 2024-11-11

I have been a paid subscriber to the Dispatch since 1994. This app has NEVER allowed me to see the electronic edition of the newspaper despite repeated efforts to log in over the last ~4 years. I am left to believe that this app was designed primarily to tease and frustrate readers who want to stay current while out of town. I would continue our subscription to the print edition even if the electronic edition were functional. After I wrote this my eEdition started arriving daily. Thanks.