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DW - Breaking World News App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Buggy background playbackThe background playback always fails and needs to be manually restarted, very frustrating..Version: 2.5.2
✓ Bookmark for later readingNeutral review. Why the IOS apps do not have facility to bookmark articles for later reading? Along with that why no search capability?.Version: 3.1.9
✓ Where is the search bar?I am a German teacher and frequently use this app. I the lastest update the search bar disappeared. Where is it? I want to search articles on certain topics. It needs to be easy to find. Can’t find it..Version: 3.2.2
✓ Doesn’t work.Screen freezes and the app doesn’t work at all. What a shame because Deutsche Welle News is one of my fav places to go and get news..Version: 2.5.7
✓ Reduced choice of languagesWhy has the choice for languages reduced to only a few, on my iPhone I have (Dari) language which brings all the news for Afghanistan but on my iPad I don't get the option, and if I select Persian language then all the news displayed would be for Iran..Version: 1.0.3
✓ Do not update.After upgrading it deleted all my saved articles, and the new interface is awful..Version: 2.3.4
✓ LanguageWhy does this app ask me what language I speak every time I open it? My phone is set to English, I’m in the United States, and I told it English. What’s the problem?.Version: 3.5
✓ No Picture in Picture or closed captioningI watch a lot of DW app on my iPad. I want to give this app 4 stars but I can’t. There’s no support for Picture in Picture. When I exit out of this app, I cannot use this app while in conjunction with another app. There are other news streaming apps, and safari that allows for this function. So I cannot look things up at the same time while I’m listening/watching the news at the same time. In addition to this, the lack of close captioning is alarming for a network of this size. No close captioning available when selected, same happened when I used to use the Apple TV app. I’m hard of hearing but it’s difficult to keep up sometime. I’m very grateful for the ability to rewind live as many times as I need to, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to keep up on both iPad app or Apple TV app. Please DW fix these these options..Version: 2.8.4
✓ It’s all about the virus nowI used to love the DW app but now all they ever talk about is the virus and how many deaths there are. I get it it’s an important matter (for some) but that’s all this app will push..Version: 2.6.3
✓ New design is dreadfulIn the new update the design is claustrophobic and derivative of the likes of CNN’s app. Whereas the previous design had easy access to the news in our world that’s actually important, one now has to sift through a half dozen culture or opinion articles. The prior design was altogether better organized with most articles not taking up a third or more of the screen on the main page. I am thoroughly frustrated that my main source of international news has tried to fix what isn’t broken in favor of some needlessly superfluous interface..Version: 3.1.8
✓ New design is terribleThe app is slower, the search function is gone and it's not showing the latest stories. I hate this roll it back..Version: 3.1.11
✓ New update not goodBefore the latest update, I looked forward to using the DW app every morning to get the world news. But now it is convoluted and difficult to use- so much so, I find myself closing the dw app and searching for the news online. DW was the best unbiased news app- the latest update changed that for my purposes. Sad day, but I am uninstalling DW from my devices..Version: 3.1.9
✓ Flawed app design.This new updated version although initially looks better is clunky and not easy to navigate. It often features news which is out of date..Version: 3.1.11
✓ CrashesLatest version crashes all the time... how can an application as simple as showing the news can crash? You only had one job! 😂.Version: 2.5.7
✓ Very annoyingWhy is it playing everything in Arabic? This has happened quite suddenly without any clue? I've been using this app for years and now, I don't even switch it on. It's sad! How could they cut out all their English speaking viewers..Version: 2.2.10
✓ AppleTV no longer worksWatched DW with the appleTV app daily and it no longer works after the most recent update..Version: 3.5
✓ BuggyTapping a notification should go directly to the article, not the front page or anywhere else. It’s not that hard..Version: 3.3.2
✓ Crashes regularlyThe latest version of this app crashes regularly. Very annoying..Version: 2.5.7
✓ No “copy link” option from share menuI have to open a story in a browser in order to get a link. Most news apps let you copy the link directly from the app..Version: 2.5.21
✓ Not what I hoped forI was hoping this app would have all the TV shows that I can watch on the DW website. Turns out, it's just news, news and more news..Version: 1.0.3
✓ Needs option to adjust text size!Content is good. The app’s major technical need is to allow the text size to be adjusted to make it larger. The default text size is too small on a smartphone. Hope this feature can be added soon. Thanks!.Version: 2.5.2
✓ Flaky TV bugsWhen watching DW TV, if viewing in fullscreen and the device is tilted from portrait to landscape or vice versa, the feed begins playing in the background of the fullscreen view with a lag, making viewing impossible. This functionality is completely broken and is improperly using iOS video player APIs. Additionally, DW TV still cannot be watched in Deutsch, as other reviewers pointed out. I was hoping to use this app to improve my German by watching German language news but it is not possible with these bugs. Please prioritize these critical bug fixes before trying to add any new features..Version: 2.7.1
✓ Great content, lousy appTime required to navigate between sections excessively long. When trying to connect to a story from a notification, goes into gangs all the time. May switch to the website..Version: 2.8.5
✓ UI could be betterDW content is consistently good (except for using US English spelling convention), but very tedious that stepping forwards and back on stories always reverts to the top of the list forcing users to scroll scroll scroll to find and explore the next story..Version: 2.7.0
✓ App not workingWhat's up with DW app.used to be good and reliable Now it freezes and gives me old news that I have to delete it and install it again. But that only works for a little while. Very annoying Please help.Version: 3.1.12
✓ Why is the Live Tv in German not workingI can watch German DW news on the tv and I taught I could also watch them live here as well. But it works only in English. What a disappointment! Still not working after I contacted the developer..Version: 2.8.1
✓ Least lairLeast lair.Version: 2.5.20
✓ Please optimize for the iPhone X screenIt would be nice if the next update would be optimized for the iPhone X screen..Version: 2.3.5
✓ Bias and PropagandaI gave DW News a chance but the conflict between Israel and Palestine among other events made it abundantly clear how biased DW is and how much propaganda they push in their news.Version: 3.4.4
✓ New version is TERRIBLE!!Clicking on notifications and trying to open a news story opens the app and the screen is blank! Have to kill and re-launch multiple times Harder to navigate in the new app. Really not good anymore!.Version: 3.1.9
✓ Still keeps crashing and freezingSee above, not good. Majorly reduced functionality. Was once very good prior to the “improvements”. Can do better..Version: 3.2.3
✓ Not a news agencyWe want to see news from countries all over the world, and most of them only report on China, and they all negatively. This is obviously not objective, they don't like a news agency..Version: 2.6.6
✓ Not working after latest updateI recently updated the application. Since then, it does not seem to connect. The DW home screen comes up, but after a few seconds, that disappears and DW shuts down. That is too bad as there is good news coverage in many languages, but I can no longer access it..Version: 1.0
✓ Font size is too smallMaybe can add font size adjusting function, the size is really too small on my iPhone 8 Plus.Version: 2.3.8
✓ App does not open any moreHave been using this app for years. But since early this month (Nov2020) it will not open any more. I deleted the app and re-downloaded it, but with the same behavior. Reading now other recent reviews tells me, that the app must certainly have a glitch which needs to be corrected..Version: 2.7.3
✓ Doesn’t really work wellWhen trying to watch live TV there is an overlay of sound which makes it impossible to watch.Version: 2.5.20
✓ Years later (2022) , still same issuesReadability on iOS is non-existent, there is still no darkmode ( people have asked for years ) AND adjusting fontsize is horrible throughout the app ( you ony thankfully get iOS' ability to increase article fontsize ).Version: 3.1.7
✓ Needs work to iron out bugsSince latest upgrade app locks up constantly. Only way to get going again is to reboot your phone. The old saying why fix it if it not’s broken surely applies here. It was working well without any issues before. Well, it’s broken now. iPhone 11 user..Version: 3.1.9
✓ One sided reportingLeft wing propaganda at its best..Version: 2.4.3
✓ Not very goodLive stream doesn't have any sound Why it doesn't cover the whole website such as Learning Deutsch?.Version: 1.0
✓ Freezing, Freezing, GoneThe app freezes every time I use it. So, I delete it And re-download it from App Store. Love the content but freezes . The next time I want to use it, there is nothing but a blue screen. This reminds me of the old Windows 2000 Bluse screen of death only more frustrating. Please fix this issue for all your DW Fans. Dankeschön..Version: 3.1.12
✓ Complaint!Why so big differences between the iPhone version and iPad, in the iPad version I can not find Dari language while we are able to find it in iPhone version. I hope you will consider it at next update of this application , otherwise I will remove this application from my iPad. Thank you..Version: 1.0.3
✓ The slowest app in the world!It is loading too long. Using an Iphone app..Version: 2.5.15
✓ Less is not "more"The "news" content is jumbled up with op-eds and the whole lot is scattered about with little care given to news categories. Navigation is similar to a worm-hole. Now apparently made for Youtubers--video heavy and light on actual substantive news content. So if you expect an actual newspaper app look elsewhere. Oh yes, now also ZERO personalization options....Version: 3.3
✓ Add the ability to select words, not just paragraphsOtherwise, it’s difficult to look words up in the dictionary..Version: 2.7.2
✓ BoringI’ve had the app for years but only occasionally use it. Each time I do, I’m so disappointed in the poorly written and extremely leftist bias. Goodbye DW.Version: 3.1.5
✓ Great content- flawed appThe pages don't load properly on iPad meaning you get unfinished paragraphs. Great shame!.Version: 2.2.13
✓ UnhappyI used to be able to watch and listen in the german language, but it won’t open anymore in german, only in english. My question is why?.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Not Compatible with iPad OS 15.1The stories fill the first and second time after installing/reinstalling the app and then nothing fills the screen. Kindly update the app. Thanks. UPDATE- I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve deleted and reloaded this app. I would think DW would test the apps before release. News stories from October 27, aren’t helpful up top when current news is nowhere to be found..Version: 3.1.10
✓ New app often doesn’t update to show recent storiesHome/start screen is showing only news from last month - more than three weeks old The old app was great.Version: 3.1.11
✓ Chromecast?Chromecast support would make this app much more useful. This is a basic feature now, as seen on other European News apps such as VRT in Belgium. Thank you DW for your excellent content, however. Please continue!.Version: 2.6.1
✓ Not Working on iPhone 12MiniI had to replace my phone and DW is the only app that won’t load. After removing from app from main screen, it will not allow me to download it again. DW still works on my iPad. 5 stars for iPad, 0 for iPhone 12 Mini..Version: 3.0.2
✓ App suddenly crashingToday, with no App or iOS updates, the DW app crashes as soon as I open it. It flashes up and then shuts down..Version: 2.7.3
✓ Usability issuesThe application doesn’t allow to select a single word, for a look-up in a dictionary, for example. Only a whole paragraph can be selected. I wrote the developers about this issue a few months ago, but they seem to ignore it. Another inconvenience is inability to use the swipe gesture to return to a previous screen. Thus, the DW website has better usability than this application..Version: 2.5.21
✓ Downfall - UntergangI believe DW News Portal V1.6 was the most complete version. Why create an app that offers less the the previous app? This app doesn't offer any radio streams!! Please put the radios streams back! Meanwhile I will keep rating you with one star..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Very biased and supporting apartheidI have unsubscribed as the DW actively supports Middle East apartheid by biased news coverage and avoiding both narratives..Version: 2.8.2
✓ Latest updated D.O.A.Really enjoyed your service until this last update... when I open the app on my iPhone 11 I get white screen with the DW logo. I swipe right to get to the menu for regional news and pick one only to get a never ending "wait" circle. What's up guys?.Version: 3.0.5
✓ If it ain't broken, don't fix it!I love DW, but new app is simply horrible, a huge step back from the previous version. First of all, to watch streams in different languages you have to change the language of the app and wait for it to restart. As I watch DW in three languages, this is simply ridiculous. On the new "watch" screen you have news articles at the bottom, which are totally useless, as the stream stops when you open an article. Also, my question is, who wants to browse or read articles while watching a stream? The new DW app is so bad, I went back to using my old iPad with the previous version on it. Really, DW: if it ain't broken, don't fix it!.Version: 3.1.9
✓ Font size too smallI love the layout of the app, but unfortunately I have to agree with everyone else who says the font size is too small. At least with the full website on my iPad I can pinch-open the story wider to increase the size of the print. Not possible on the app. Looking forward to this fix and then I'll try again..Version: 2.5.14
✓ Suggestion...Would be nice if they had a dark mode..Version: 2.7.1
✓ Overlapping sound channels using mobileWorked wonderfully on my ipad through a resort's free wifi but on my iphone 7+ today, when using that mobile's data, had two problems: a. using live TV, same item played twice & then did so again on another news item; b. could hear sound in English & a channel in French at the same time..Version: 2.5.18
✓ Remains buggyWhile I enjoy the news content when the app is working, I often open it only to find a blank screen and the refresh icon not responding. App only functions again after I leave it for a day or so, or turn my iPhone off and back on again. Despite numerous app updates since I installed it in 2022, this ‘blank’/no content bug still happens fairly regularly (at least once a week)..Version: 3.2.3
✓ Horrible AppThe blue background with white text format on the settings make things unreadable. There’s no way to make text bigger than they are! Absolutely bad! Despite emailing and sending feedback no response received..Version: 2.5.8
✓ Text too smallI read the news stories in German. Unfortunately, the text size is uncomfortably small for my eyes. It seems to ignore my phone’s settings, and it doesn’t offer any font-size settings of its own. Not all eyes are created equal. Please fix. — Still no update. Given the service’s desire for global reach, their inattention to accessibility makes no sense. I only keep this on my phone in the hope that they make accessibility a priority..Version: 2.4.2
✓ UI consistencyLike the app for the news content. Would like developers to adopt standard iOS conventions such as swipe-to-go-back instead of having to use the arrow in the top left corner. Awkward to use..Version: 3.1.7
✓ Crashes and freezesIt’s a shame they’ve ruined this app, it’s just not usable as it crashes or freezes every time you open it..Version: 3.1.11
✓ The interface is irrelevant and frankly garbageHonest feedback to the devs. I love DW articles and content so this one’s a tough one…ever since the update the same articles and headlines are pinned to the home page. Instead of the latest news and articles it’s always the same headlines the authors or whoever is trying to get more eyes on shoved in our faces. I’m literally seeing the same articles for the past 10 days. This needs a serious review because to be quite honest it’s annoying, irrelevant and makes me not want to open the app. You’ll find more up to date news in last weeks printed news paper. Sheesh..Version: 3.1.11
✓ Ruined - deketedThe October change has ruined this normally excellent news source. Deleted today. Surprised at DW for such a lack of awareness..Version: 3.1.11
✓ Biased reportingDW used to be excellent at factual news reporting. Sadly it has started using opinion articles to push false narratives about other countries. I am disappointed and shall no longer use this app. I am also unsubscribing from the television channel..Version: 2.6.3
✓ DWKeeps crashing, since update..Version: 1.0
✓ Very limited and half-bakedThe app doesn't do justice to the quality of DW reporting and programming..Why can't one choose articles/reports/video according to category?or date?or region/country?Facebook sharing doesn't work!! Please hire a better programmer/app developer..Version: 1.0.3
✓ Okay but ...Articles generally okay for overview of German perspective on world events but no in-depth treatment. In sports, bizarre behavior with incorrect links—articles do not open to actual topic! Only plausible explanations are (1) programmed that way for a laugh (on reader) or (2) 11-year old Heiner (grandson of DW boss) hasn’t quite mastered HTML?.Version: 2.3.6
✓ Back arrowEven though the app is quite good, why would you put the back arrow down in the lower left corner in the redesign? It is so frustrating..Version: 3.1.9
✓ Font is half the sizeThey cut the font in half with no way to adjust. And no, changing global settings for 1 app is ridiculous. Deleted since cannot comfortably read. Also accessing stories is much more time consuming as they revamped the whole menu system. It was perfect, now useless..Version: 3.1.9
✓ Recent format change ruined the appIt was a good app until they decided to change it just for the sake of change. It is no longer convenient to review all the world news as you need to jump in and out of the menu groupings. This app was number 1 in my opinion previously and would have rated 5 stars. But the change in format has dropped it to a 1 star program now..Version: 3.1.9
✓ Good, however…I would love to see your app updated with widgets. I would also like to see Picture in Picture in the next update so that I could see the news and programming, whatever I am doing. Anyway, very good app..Version: 2.8.5
✓ Broken on tvOS 17.2Won’t load. Even a reinstall and restart of the device doesn’t fix it..Version: 3.5
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