# WATE 6 NEWS

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511297956](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511297956)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id511297956`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LIN Television Corporation
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (7,461 ratings)
- **Version:** 510.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2012-03-23
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wate-6-news/id511297956)
- **Website:** [https://www.wate.com/](https://www.wate.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

WATE 6 NEWS puts local East Tennessee coverage in the palm of your hand. Watch on-the-scene video from trusted reporters, read in-depth articles, and stay connected to the stories shaping your community in the East Tennessee region and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Stay prepared with detailed weather forecasts, live alerts for severe conditions, an interactive radar map, optional breaking news alerts, and the ability to save stories for later when you're on the go.

## Rankings

- #20,889 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is valued for timely local news and current weather, with many loyal viewers. However, the main issues are intrusive ads that slow or block content, stability problems (crashes/freezes) after updates, and unreliable live video access or navigation bugs. Improving stability and reducing intrusive ads would greatly enhance usability.

### Pros

- Timely local news coverage and quick updates.
- Up-to-date weather information and forecasts.
- Trusted local news brand with loyal, long-time viewership.
- Content helps users stay connected, especially when away from home.
- Positive rapport with reporters and overall programming quality.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and long ad loads interrupting content (including opening ads and ads during emergencies).
- Frequent crashes/freezes after updates, making the app unusable for some users.
- Buggy live video access and unclickable/unclear 'LIVE' links in the app.
- Update-related issues blocking access (e.g., location screen problems).
- UX delays caused by opening full-page ads (slowing content consumption).

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