The Detroit News: Local News

Access breaking Detroit news, eNewspaper, entertainment and local sports.

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"The Detroit News: Local News" is an Android app providing trusted journalism and breaking news for Detroit and Michigan. With comprehensive coverage, real-time alerts, and engaging content including puzzles and podcasts, the app ensures users stay connected with their community. Subscribers can also access the digital replica of the print newspaper and receive personalized updates tailored to their interests.
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App stats

By: Gannett
Version: 7.14.2 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Creation date: 2010-09-14
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
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

At The Detroit News, it is our duty to provide trusted journalism and local breaking news for the people of Detroit and all of Michigan. Stay connected with our comprehensive coverage, timely updates, and in-depth reporting on the stories that matter most to you.

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Detroit News app delivers the stories that matters most to your community. Not to mention our unbeatable coverage of the Detroit Pistons.

We’re Detroit’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it.

WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT:
• Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news.
• Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda.
• Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics, from the courthouse to the statehouse.
• Sports coverage for locals, by locals.
• Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results.
• Newsletters on the topics that interest you most, like the Detroit Dinner Bell, Red Wings Report, Auto Insider and so many more.

APP FEATURES:
• Real-time breaking news alerts
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page
• Challenging puzzles like Crossword, Quick Cross, Sudoku and more
• 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 Detroit News 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.detroitnews.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.detroitnews.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
  • Good content and updates on local and national news
  • Valuable local sports stories
  • Enjoyable features like crosswords
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • Difficult to navigate and read due to color and font choices
  • Constantly interrupted by ads and notifications
Most mentioned
  • App crashes and unusability
  • Difficulties with subscription management
  • Overall dissatisfaction with app performance and content quality
User reviews
Very informative and affordable at 4.99 a month. Not so much at 9.99 a month.
by Michaela Pawson, 2024-12-22

Sign in link not working
by Ron Chusid, 2024-11-29

Difficult to cancel subscriptions
by Michael Murphy, 2024-11-19
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