CGTN Now

Name: CGTN Now
Rating: 3.8709676 (261 reviews)
Author: CGTN America

By: CGTN America App

International news from CGTN Now.

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-04-27

Overview

Removed

Downloads

64,448

Data as of 2026-04-27

Rating:

3.87

(261)

Version:

9.304.1

Last updated: 2026-01-09

Features & Capabilities

CGTN Now offers comprehensive international news coverage with a special emphasis on the Americas. Leveraging a team of more than a dozen correspondents throughout Central and South America, it delivers in-depth reporting unmatched by other English-language networks. Beyond news, CGTN Now features talk programming that invites distinguished guests from politics, business, and entertainment to discuss pressing global issues.

This Chrome extension ensures you stay connected with timely, authoritative news and expert perspectives on developments shaping North and South America. For more information, users can review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy or reach out through the official contact channels.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

9.304.1 Last updated: 2026-01-09

Version code:

11246

Creation date:

2019-06-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk

Size:

84.09MB

Email:

ot*****@vimeo.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-04-27

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Developed by:

CGTN America

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgtnamericanow

Email:

ot*****@vimeo.com

Website:

https://america.cgtn.com/contact-us

User Reviews

Users appreciate CGTN Now for offering an alternative global news perspective with easy navigation and quality reports. The app is valued for its informative content and engaging presenters. However, recurring issues include app crashes and audio problems when casting to Chromecast, non-functional closed captioning during casting, and a lack of video sharing options. Some users also report occasional app hangs. Improving these technical aspects could enhance the overall user experience.

Pros

Provides an alternative perspective on global news.
Easy to use with good journalism and production values.
Covers diverse segments of life and international reports, including historical content about China.
Offers informative and engaging news content.
Has a team of news presenters appreciated by users.

Cons

App crashes frequently when casting to TV via Chromecast.
Closed captioning feature on Chromecast does not work despite being available.
Audio issues present when using Chromecast casting.
Lack of video sharing feature within the app.
Reports of the app hanging or freezing on certain platforms.

Recent reviews

Keeps crashing when i cast to tv. It works for less than a minute then crashes. Where is the closed captioning for the Chromecast app? It doesn't work. Edit: audio no longer works on the Chromecast app. What's the point of having this downloaded.