NewsBreak Lite
NewsBreak Lite is made and published by Particle Media Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Particle Media Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Particle Media Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.
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Loved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.68
- 3,504 ratings
- Installs
- 480 thousand
- Last updated
- October 6, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 67.2 MB
NewsBreak Lite has 480 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 3,504 ratings.
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Store listing
By Particle Media Inc., from Google Play“Reconnect with your neighborhood! Daily news alerts for local news headlines!”
Description by Particle Media Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Small news makes a big difference! NewsBreak is your #1 local news app for current events, free live news, local weather alerts for your community. Download today to stay up to date on all things local!
Local news is different from national US news, trending headlines or global news. NewsBreak believes that local news helps bring neighborhoods together around the unique stories they share in common. Only local, small news has the unique ability to meaningfully inform the decisions we make throughout the day.
Are there any weather alerts or winter storm updates for my area? What about traffic updates? What important events are happening nearby? Stay updated with a crime map for the neighborhood & check for local weather alerts. Join NewsBreak’s growing local news community & see why over 45M people across the United States have helped make us the nation’s #1 local news app!
Remember - we don’t just do small news! Local breaking news, sports news, trending national & international news – NewsBreak’s got it all. Get everything from sports updates to national news headlines & live stream news sent straight to your phone while coming together with your neighborhood to share interesting conversations related to local news in your area.
Join the 45M+ locals across the U.S. that trust NewsBreak as their #1 local news app!
NewsBreak Features:
Local News Highlights
• Get local news, traffic, events near by, local weather alerts, news widget, & more in a curated daily briefing
• Live stream news on local channels: follow local news, events, newspapers, & activities
• Get local weather reports & traffic updates at a glance
Breaking News, National & Local
• Both small news & breaking news, stay up to date with our current news coverage
• Daily news aggregated right onto your device
• Browse national news headlines & read comprehensive, in-depth stories
• Use the discovery engine to discover stories from over 10,000 trusted sources
Personalized News Feed
• Get the stories that matter to you with a highly personalized feed, relevant to your likes & dislikes
• Get coverage on the tv news that matters most to you, including sports news, business news, tech news, health news, real estate news, science news, finance news, celebrity news, market news, & more!
• Keep up with the latest coverage of headline news & events, nationally & locally!
• Our news aggregator collects & delivers the news that matters to you
• Get news alerts customized to your tastes to make NewsBreak your personalized news reader
Your Community News
• Find local eats, small news updates, traffic alerts, deals, local shopping, & more ahead of time
• Read personal & vivid stories from our local news writers & content creators
• Treat us as your personal newsstand, magazine collector, news picker, blog reader, restaurant reviewer, & more
• Stay updated with daily life, events near you, & neighborhood crime with the local safety map
Create Civic Value - Support the Cause
• Use NewsBreak to revive the local news maker ecosystem & support small US news publishers
• Increase local story volume & geographic coverage to stimulate local storytelling & community power
Follow or Block the Trend - It’s Up to You
• It’s totally cool to stay on top of some topics, or totally hate them!
• NewsBreak allows you to follow what is trending, or completely block some topics you don’t appreciate
• You can laugh, share, think, cry, upvote, downvote, comment, reply...
• NewsBreak is a free ground that welcomes you to express emotions & opinions
Download NewsBreak today to stay informed on local news, national headlines, & world news!
Better informed, better life.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 0
- App size
- 67.2 MB
- Needs Android
- 8.0+
- Content rating
- Low
Technologies used by NewsBreak Lite
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 26.39.0
- Launched
- May 2024
- Oct 6, 2026UpdateVersion 26.39.0
- Sep 17, 2026UpdateVersion 26.38.0
- Aug 18, 2026UpdateVersion 26.34.0
- Jul 8, 2026UpdateVersion 26.28.0
- Jun 19, 2026UpdateVersion 26.26.0
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 1.1 thousand
- Per day
- 36
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- May 2024
Installs over time
NewsBreak Lite has been installed 480 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 36 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About NewsBreak Lite
NewsBreak Lite is a news & magazines app developed by Particle Media Inc.
Install Statistics
NewsBreak Lite has been installed 480 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.1 thousand times.
User Ratings
NewsBreak Lite is rated 4.68 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.5 thousand ratings.
App Information
NewsBreak Lite is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 67.18 MB. The latest version available is 26.39.0. The last update was on October 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
NewsBreak Lite requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2024.
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Frequently asked questions about NewsBreak Lite
Is NewsBreak Lite free?
Yes. NewsBreak Lite is free on Google Play.
Is NewsBreak Lite still available?
Yes. NewsBreak Lite is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 6, 2026.
Does NewsBreak Lite contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists NewsBreak Lite as containing ads.
What Android version does NewsBreak Lite require?
NewsBreak Lite runs on Android 8.0 and higher.
How large is NewsBreak Lite?
NewsBreak Lite is 67.18 MB.
Is NewsBreak Lite suitable for children?
Google Play gives NewsBreak Lite a low maturity rating, so it is meant for older children and up.
How many times has NewsBreak Lite been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for NewsBreak Lite.
How do people rate NewsBreak Lite?
NewsBreak Lite scores 4.68 out of 5 stars, from 3,504 ratings on Google Play.
Who made NewsBreak Lite?
NewsBreak Lite was developed by Particle Media Inc. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to NewsBreak Lite?
People looking at NewsBreak Lite also look at these news & magazines apps: Breaking Local News: FlashNews, Weather & News : Radar, Alerts, NewsRadar: Global Alerts, Daily News: Headlines & Alerts, NBC10 Boston: News & Weather.
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