Apps For News Junkies

For those looking for an alternative to standard television services.

Sling TV is a solid option for watching the shows, sporting events, and channels you love on your iPhone or iPad. But, now you can check out Sling TV for your Apple TV making your favorite live television and on-demand shows only a click away.

Why we love it

Sling TV on Apple TV is a great alternative to traditional television services. The app is clean, crisp, and simple to use. The channel and show options are extensive with something for everyone in the house.

For those who like traditional news.

If you grew up with CBS News, you're going to love this app. Offering video and text, this is a must-have app for those of a certain again.

Why we love it

Nothing unique here. CBS News tells you the latest news in a format that is familar.

Want a curated news experience? Check out Haystack TV

Haystack TV is whatever you want it to be. Just set it up with your preferred categories of news and then watch it get video news of topics that you'd like to see. Over time, the app gets smarter and gives you better results depending on your preferences and likes. Haystack TV covers all types of news and even has fun extras like late night talk shows and movie trailers. Just decide the type of news you want to see, and then sit back and relax.

Why we love it

We really enjoy this app for its variety. Yes, you'll see the important stuff. But you'll also see fun content too.

For those who like to get their news from one of the traditional outlets.

NBC, alongside CBS and ABC, is one of the traditional news outlets in the United States. This official app brings its content to a digital audience.

Why we love it

If you're already watching NBC News on your television, using this app is really a no-brainer.

Like traditional news? You've come to the right place.

ABC News offers video and text from each of its news properties. Timely, informative, and familiar, ABC News is for folks looking for traditional news on a new-generation device, the Apple TV.

Why we love it

There's nothing unique here, but that is the point. If you grew up watching the 6:30 national news, this is definitely the app worth considering.

For those looking for news to read about now or later.

Newsreel brings RSS feed reading to your TV. Catch up on your favorite blogs and news sites in a variety of categories: tech, design, politics, science, food and more.

Why we love it

This is an easy app for news junkies looking for headlines to consume, now or later.