WTAE 4 app review: Pittsburgh’s local news coverage

Introduction

WTAE 4 by Hearst Television is a news app that provides you with quick and easy access to all the local Pittsburgh news. The app was updated on May 13, 2013 and is available in English.

User Experience

Use this app to discover all the news and more about Pittsburgh, the surrounding area, and the world. The user interface is impressive and easy to use with tabs along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.

Features

Features of this app include being able to access breaking news of developing stories and live updates from reporters at the scene. You can watch breaking news live, view the current and forecasted weather details, and read up on the politics at City Hall and the State Capitol, sports news, and plenty more.

The app also invites you to send in your own videos and photos that might end up appearing on WTAE.com or on the WTAE Channel 4 Action News coverage on the TV. Additionally you can submit breaking news to the newsroom from within the app. It’s about keeping you updated and inviting you to be part of the news.

In-App Purchases

There are no in-app purchases.

Update Info

Version 4.2 features a bug fix, performance improvements, and stability enhancements.

Customer Ratings and Feedback Comments

The app currently has 177 customer ratings with an average rating of four out of five stars.

Personal Comments by Reviewer

This was a great way to get local news, sports, and weather coverage quickly and while on the go.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Provides you with local news, sports, and weather coverage
• Offers live breaking news coverage from reporters on the scene
• Watch live video coverage

Cons

• Occasionally suffers from crash/bug issues

For: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad with iOS 5.0 or later. WTAE 4 is optimized for iPhone 5.