AP News: World & Local

News from The Associated Press

AP News: World & Local is a news app from The Associated Press for readers who want one place to follow international, national and local stories. It suits people who prefer reporting from a major news organisation rather than a feed built mainly from links to other publishers. The app is listed in News & Magazines and has more than 1,000,000 installs.

What it covers

The app brings together developing stories, wider news coverage, sports and visual reporting. Dedicated areas help separate major subjects and ongoing events, while photos and short videos add context to selected reports. Sports readers can also find AP Top 25 college rankings. Coverage is available in English and Spanish, giving bilingual readers another way to follow the news.

• World, national and local news in one app
• Updates for breaking and developing stories
• Topic areas for following larger events and sports storylines
• Photo and video content alongside written reports
• English and Spanish coverage

How it feels to use

The presentation is built for scanning headlines and moving into full articles without a crowded layout. Readers can browse broad coverage or focus on subjects that matter to them through organised sections and personalised news options. Its straightforward design may appeal more to users who value readability and quick access than to those looking for a highly stylised magazine interface.

Grade

A — AP News: World & Local scores 4.25 out of 5 from 145,652 ratings. That places it in the A band: a strong result supported by a large volume of user feedback. It is a practical choice for following AP reporting across world news, local coverage, sports and multimedia.