New CNN iPhone App
CNN has released their CNN Mobile application for the iPhone & iPod Touch.
The $2 app delivers headlines, live video, local weather/news, push notifications, and the ability to upload iReport content.
The My CNN section allows you to follow and save stories or topics and get local weather and news based on your current location.
The video quality is very good and is delivered as Video On Demand or offered as a live stream of CNNs main broadcast. You can enable push notifications when breaking news hits and the video goes live.
The ability to upload pictures and video directly into an iReport is very easy which should translate into more user generated news content.
The application feels polished and does pretty much what you expect. The live video streams over edge, 3G or wifi and is the one real standout feature.
The one surprise is that the application is not free. While $2 is not outrageous and the app is definitely worth it, there is quite a bit of in-app advertising going on (even the loading screen had a Lexus ad.) I wouldn’t be surprised if the price drops or goes free in the future.
If you watch CNN or frequent their site, you’ll probably enjoy the app. If you prefer to get your news from FOX or avoid the “Gotcha Media” altogether, you may want to pass on this one.
