KENS 5 is a local news application developed by Tegna Inc. that provides San Antonio residents with real-time breaking news, interactive weather radar, and live video newscasts. The platform emphasizes personalization through topic-based alerts and investigative reporting to keep users informed on regional events.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For San Antonio residents seeking localized news, severe weather updates, and live broadcast coverage.
Key features
Delivers real-time notifications, investigative stories, and multimedia content including photos and raw video.
Provides hourly and daily forecasts, interactive radar maps, and automated hyperlocal severe weather alerts.
Offers direct access to live newscasts and breaking news coverage from the KENS 5 station.
Allows users to follow specific topics of interest to receive tailored updates and content.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
Tegna
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for San Antonio News from KENS 5
How's the News market?
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for San Antonio News from KENS 5
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers comprehensive local news and weather features, recent user feedback highlights significant dissatisfaction with the current navigation and interface design.
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