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Phoenix Local News app review

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Introduction

If you live in the city of Phoenix and are looking for a news app for your iPhone or iPad, then Phoenix Local News is sure to mark the end of your search. It's clear that there are hundreds of news apps flooding the App Store; however, this one is special because it provides you with a carefully curated collection of news sources unlike other apps that only let users access one source.

You'll find Phoenix Local News in the News section of the App Store, where it can be purchased for 99 cents only. This app will keep you posted on all that you need to know about the events unfolding in your city. There are no ads on this app, which further justifies the cost.

Let's have a look at the content and features of the app.

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Phoenix Local News

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A Variety of News Sources

Phoenix Local News brings together a variety of news sources into one app and presents it beautifully. The main interface is a listing of the news sources categorized by the type of media, including Newspapers, TV News, and Magazines & Blogs.

The sources currently presented in this app include Arizona Republic, Phoenix Business Journal, NBC Phoenix KPNX, ABC Phoenix KNXV, CBS Phoenix KPHO, FOX Phoenix KSAZ, outside.in Phoenix, Phoenix Metblogs, Phoenix Magazine, and Phoenix Weather.

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News sources
News sources

Layout & Features

What I love about Phoenix Local News is that rather than limiting the user's news consumption to just one source, the user gets a variety of perspectives. This is increasingly important as news sources become increasingly more intent on spinning their news stories to fit their agenda rather than providing a service for citizens.

The only downside to this app is that not all news sources are optimized for the iPhone or iPad screen, which can make some of them a little less accessible than the other sources.

Users will see news items in chronological order within any news source, almost like a news feed. This can be refreshed using the icon on the bottom right. Additionally, users can open the article in Safari or simply email it to themselves or loved ones.

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Phoenix Local News

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Get access to a wide range of news sources from around the city of Phoenix
  • Gain a variety of perspective rather than being prey to the agenda of a single mainstream news source
  • Find out the weather outside at a glance thanks to weather widgets placed strategically
  • Easily share the story by email or open in Safari

Cons

  • Some news sources have not optimized their articles or pages for viewing on iOS devices and this detracts from the user experience a little

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Open in safari or share

Final Words

Phoenix Local News is a fantastic way to get and stay in touch with the beautiful city of Phoenix. If you live there or visit frequently, this app is a must-have on your iPhone or iPad.

 

Phoenix Local News

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Neha Sinha

Neha has been writing and editing since 2010 and has been reviewing iOS apps since early 2014. She has lived in four different countries and loves having the world at her fingertips thanks to these awesome apps.