# 7 News HD - Boston News Source

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id366700212](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id366700212)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id366700212`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sunbeam Television Corp.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (12,422 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.12.080063090
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-22
- **First published:** 2010-04-13
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/7-news-hd-boston-news-source/id366700212)
- **Website:** [http://developer-page--naviga-mobile.navigamobile.com/redir/2871.html](http://developer-page--naviga-mobile.navigamobile.com/redir/2871.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://static.mobilelocalnews.com/html/privacy.html](http://static.mobilelocalnews.com/html/privacy.html)

## Description

Access Boston's 7News WHDH-TV with this extension to watch live streams of newscasts, breaking news, weather coverage, and major events from anywhere.

Key features include sharing tips and media via the Send it to 7 feature, an interactive radar for tracking storms, up-to-date weather conditions, a 7-day forecast, closings and delays, and timely alerts for breaking news and weather.

## Rankings

- #15,697 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for strong, up-to-date local Boston news and professional reporting, but repeatedly complain about notification overload (especially sports) and intrusive video ads that interrupt reading. Some reviews also note occasional delays in real-time updates. Overall, it’s valued for quality journalism and accessibility, but needs better notification controls and smoother video/reading experiences.

### Pros

- Consistently up-to-date local Boston news coverage.
- Professional, fair and knowledgeable local journalism.
- Strong local focus and trusted reporting among viewers.
- Good option for cord-cutters; accessible on mobile and streaming devices.

### Cons

- Overbearing push notifications, especially sports alerts, with requests for customizable settings.
- Forced video ads/breaking videos when opening alerts, sometimes not playing.
- Occasional delays in real-time updates compared with other outlets.

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