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WGN-TV 500.7.0

43.2 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 3.4 - 2,163 reviews


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WGN-TV, developed and published by Tribune Broadcasting Company LLC, has released its latest version, 500.7.0, on 2024-12-25. This app falls under the News & Magazines category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.4, based on 2.163 reviews.

WGN-TV APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 7.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.tribtv.wgntv2

Updated: 1 month ago

Developer Name: Tribune Broadcasting Company LLC

Category: News & Magazines

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing WGN-TV on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.4
Total 2,163 reviews

Reviews

2 ★, on 2021-03-22
I don't understand why I'm always pushed to open a browser window to view the live stream. That should be available in the app. And then when I open the browser and wait through the pop-up ad, and then the mandatory 1-2 other ads, there is no Chromecast icon, so I'm struck trying to watch it in a browser. What's the point of having a 'watch live' option in the app? Not at all an ideal streaming experience.

1 ★, on 2021-04-29
Since the new update, I cannot view in landscape mode and no option in setting on the app to change this. Yes, my tablet settings are correct and all other apps let me rotate to my preferences. Also, the option to not sell my information just sits on a blank page, ads show up but nothing else to choose to not have my info sold.

2 ★, on 2021-05-03
My live news keeps timing out and I have to keep tapping it every 30 seconds, I was able to adjust screen time out, but wondering why it won't play continuously (using my tablet)

3 ★, on 2021-03-29
Since the new update, my phone now times out when I have the live news feed on. Why is that? What is the fix??? I have to keep tapping my phone every few seconds so that my phone stays lit. What did you guys do??

3 ★, on 2021-03-24
I have this app, but you all make many mistakes.The same news article, is sometime repeated. When a woman is in the article, she is refered to as a he, instead of a she.. You all need to proof read..I like the app, but please make it better...

1 ★, on 2021-04-22
It keeps timing out with my screen timeout which is 10 min and can't be adjusted for longer than that on my phone. When it ran in chrome it worked better. The new app is much worse! How can we get the old app back??

Previous Versions

WGN-TV 500.7.0
2024-12-25 / 43.2 MB / Android 7.0+

WGN-TV 500.6.1
2024-11-02 / 70.2 MB / Android 7.0+

WGN-TV 500.5.0
2024-11-14 / 127.3 MB / Android 7.0+

WGN-TV 500.4.0
2024-06-18 / 127.6 MB / Android 7.0+

About this app

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The WGN mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time.

Get local news and breaking notifications, and watch live newscasts from Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV. Watch and read stories from across the nation and Chicagoland. You can livestream our newscasts right from your phone or tablet. Be the first to know with breaking news alerts. Get a head start on your day with WGN-TV traffic and weather maps plus full forecast details from Tom Skilling and the WGN weather team.

FEATURES:
• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community.
• Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map.
• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know.
• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

New features

We’ve fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the vibrator.