WTNH News 8 app review: delivering all your news

Introduction

If you live in the Connecticut area and want a way to access all your local news, weather, traffic, and more, then you need the WTNH News 8 app. This app can be used on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad in order to keep you informed of all the local and world headlines. You'll find videos, radars, maps, and more in one convenient location. This is of course the mobile version of the popular and trusted WTNH News 8 channel.

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A Convenient Way to Find News

Today people are all about short news stories that they can find and read within a couple of minutes. This app acts as a huge time saver and convenience because there is no need for you to wade through headlines online; you'll find everything in one app. The app gives you written content as well as video coverage, and breaking news stories come with News 8 alerts. There is no reason you need to be out of touch with your local happenings and those around the world.

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When it comes to the news coverage you'll be able to quickly and easily browse through all the top stories in the app and the breaking news alerts mean that you will get only the most current and up-to-date details. Another great feature is the ability to view the news videos in full-screen mode or embedded in the story. Full-screen mode of course gives you the ability to view the details easier.

 

More than the News

As mentioned this app provides you with more than just news and breaking news coverage; you will also find extensive weather information here. You’ll be able to plan your activities around the weather you find here that offers you a look at the radar, maps, local forecasts, and videos. During severe weather this is the place to check in order to view school closings. If you spend time in traffic to and from work the traffic report will prove to be invaluable.

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There is a social aspect to the app as you can share content by Twitter, Facebook, and email. Like the majority of local news apps you are encouraged to send in tips and photos that reporters may wish to cover.

I have to say I find the user interface a bit disappointing, I just wish it had a tighter look to it and that it was more polished. The look/design of the app just doesn’t seem to be of the same quality as the news coverage.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Easy to use
• Provides news and breaking news coverage
• Receive breaking news alerts
• View detailed weather information
• Get traffic reports
• Includes video content

 

Cons

• The user interface is poor at best; needs some polishing
• Videos tend to be a bit slow to load

 

Final Words

The WTNH News 8 app feels like it is about halfway completed. The content is great and I love that you can receive breaking news alerts but it just feels like when it comes to the design it falls short. With a few improvements this could be a great addition to your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.