6abc Philadelphia
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About 6abc Philadelphia
WPVI-TV Philadelphia – Stay on top of the latest breaking news, weather and traffic with the 6abc Philadelphia app. It’s the information you need to know in an app that’s fun and easy to use.
Get the top local headlines for the Philadelphia area, as well as news from around the U.S. and the world. The app also features the latest entertainment news, as well as more offbeat stories.
Best of all, the app is free and gives you unlimited access to a wealth of content you can then easily share with your family and friends on Facebook, Twitter and more.
ALERTS & VIDEO:
-Breaking news alerts pushed to your home screen
-Live breaking news video (with closed captioning)
-Live video streams of your local newscasts (when available)
-On-demand video clips
LOCAL WEATHER:
-Latest weather data wherever you are
-Set and track weather for multiple locations
-Latest video forecast from the station
-Live Doppler
-7-Day & hourly forecasts
LOCAL NEWS AND TRAFFIC:
-Local and state news headlines
-Photo galleries
-Interactive traffic map
MORE NEWS THAN EVER:
-Sports headlines from ESPN
-National and world headlines from ABC News
-Celebrity news from OnTheRedCarpet.com
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains
• social media links to connect with others
• in-app purchases that cost real money
• the option to accept push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates like new content
• links to online stores to purchase real products
• location-based services
• registration to create or sign in using a Disney/an existing account
• advertising for some third parties
• (advertising for some third parties, including the option to watch ads for rewards)
• as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies
Get the top local headlines for the Philadelphia area, as well as news from around the U.S. and the world. The app also features the latest entertainment news, as well as more offbeat stories.
Best of all, the app is free and gives you unlimited access to a wealth of content you can then easily share with your family and friends on Facebook, Twitter and more.
ALERTS & VIDEO:
-Breaking news alerts pushed to your home screen
-Live breaking news video (with closed captioning)
-Live video streams of your local newscasts (when available)
-On-demand video clips
LOCAL WEATHER:
-Latest weather data wherever you are
-Set and track weather for multiple locations
-Latest video forecast from the station
-Live Doppler
-7-Day & hourly forecasts
LOCAL NEWS AND TRAFFIC:
-Local and state news headlines
-Photo galleries
-Interactive traffic map
MORE NEWS THAN EVER:
-Sports headlines from ESPN
-National and world headlines from ABC News
-Celebrity news from OnTheRedCarpet.com
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains
• social media links to connect with others
• in-app purchases that cost real money
• the option to accept push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates like new content
• links to online stores to purchase real products
• location-based services
• registration to create or sign in using a Disney/an existing account
• advertising for some third parties
• (advertising for some third parties, including the option to watch ads for rewards)
• as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies
All Application Badges
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
-Bug fixes
-Bug fixes
Version update 6abc Philadelphia was updated to version 6.4.2.1
Version update 6abc Philadelphia was updated to version 5.4
Version update 6abc Philadelphia was updated to version 3.1.0
Version update 6abc Philadelphia was updated to version 3.0.0
What are users saying about 6abc Philadelphia
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Great app so far. Havent had the chance to try it out too much
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Thank you fix/repair of videos! Back to 5 stars!!
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I use it all the time. Really good just would like more news stories from around nation and when scrolling
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It doesn't load properly.
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I like it gives you al news
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I love this app. I can stay in touch with everything going on in the area no matter where I am.
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A really great app ABC. Keep me up to date on everything. ❤
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Great all the latest news right at your fingertips
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Has everything I need to know!
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I love the people, very friendly.
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Fixed...ty
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Great working App!
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The alerts are convenient.
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Excellent excellent
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Excellent
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Still sucking. Now the videos won't play and app shuts down. Yup, sux! God, can u just bring bck Stormtracker??!!??
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Videos are no longer playing with in the application as it keeps shutting down.
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I really like this app because I only have to click on it and it takes me to the news.
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It was better before the last update.
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The best news app in Philly
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Love this app.
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Love it....
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Use to love this app but now all it does is crash when I try and watch the news videos that go with the articles! ! Will change rating when its fixed but until then its useless.
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App stopped loading. Opens but just displays logo at top of screen. Used to work good. I uninstalled it and installed it again same thing.
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I have been a fan of 6ABC News for years. There are no other local news sources better than Action News!
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This the station I watch for news on my TV so I wouldn't have chosen any other News AP for my cell!Great newscoverage
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6abc Philadelphia app does not work on Android 7.0. I emailed the developer, no response.
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My "Go To" app for up to date weather and school closings! I can plan out my entire wardrobe for the week.
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I grew up with Action News!! It has the best news !! No other local news comes close !! NBC 10 SUCKS !!
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The app does not work
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This is my go to app for brief local info and weather.
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It's video is always off line, it sucks
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There is no way to customize the alerts by frequency or content.
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Video and Streaming services not working.
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Too many notifications. Liked the old one better
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App won't open since the update.
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Very limited, not worth it. Prefer the webpage, much more content.
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Improved since I originally installed much easier to navigate.
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Thanks Action News
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Love this app! After every update, a certain group of mobile users need to go into system settings and uncheck a certain forced 6abc feature to keep the app from crashing. Keep up the awsome work snowfkakes!