What's new in this update: This release brings performance and infrastructure improvements to deliver a faster, more reliable experience, along with bug fixes for video ad behavior and weather radar display stability.

Version 4.21 improves your experience with CBS News including: • Custom App Icons – Have a preferred local CBS station? Customize your app icon with it, with light, dark, and tinted options • Video Playback Fixes – Resolved live stream playback failures, switched to more reliable HLS captions, and removed a layer causing app freezes • Bug fixes – Including improved weather notifications, live stream schedule, offline improvements, improved privacy, and support for more of your favorite CBS News and Local Stations content

We have implemented fixes for bugs, added increased privacy settings, and new imagery within the app.

We’ve tuned things up with stability improvements. New: • Video animation is smoother now when scrolling a page

We’ve refined the video experience to make reading feel effortless. The player now slides into a slim top bar as you scroll, so you can keep watching without getting distracted. We also included a few additional fixes to keep the app running smoothly.

Several important improvements including fixes and performance enhancements have been made, making the app a better place, one update at a time. Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!

Thanks for trusting CBS News! This update includes a new look for your favorite shows. Explore the latest episodes and clips from the Shows tab!

Out with the old and in with the new. We’re saying no to bugs and yes to app improvements. Making the app a better place, one update at a time. Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!

You already keep your finger on the pulse of the weather with the CBS News mobile app. Now you can get instantly notified of serious weather alerts impacting your location. Head to the Weather section of the app or visit settings to get started.

Out with the old and in with the new. We’re saying no to bugs and yes to app improvements. Making the app a better place, one update at a time. Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!

We've made big improvements to our video player which gives you more features and control over autoplay. Watch CBS News 247 for top stories and breaking news, CBS News local, or choose from an extensive list of shows.

Keep your finger on the pulse of weather on the CBS News mobile app – with expanded weather coverage. Check your local forecast, breaking weather updates, track hour-by-hour changes, and stay ahead of severe weather with real-time alerts and radar. Simply tap the weather option in the top left of the app to get started.

Weather is now a bigger part of the CBS News mobile app experience. Get your local current conditions, hourly and daily forecast details, storm alerts, and weather radar. Select the Weather option in the top left corner of the app to get started!

Bug fixes and library updates

Bug fixes

New! You can now switch easily between our 15+ live channels to keep you updated on national and local reporting.

Bug fixes.

New! You can now subscribe to your local station to get alerts for the latest local news, sports, and weather in your area.

New! You can now get your local news right on the first page in the app. Also, check out the new section list at the top to quickly find the latest news on local, us, world, politics, crime, entertainment, and more.

Bug fixes for notifications.

Bug fixes for notifications.

New! You can now customize what alerts matter to you most. Whether it's breaking news, politics, or space, we've got you covered. Tap on the gear icon and select manage alerts to curate your notifications.

New! You can now favorite your local market. Simply tap on the star or select in settings to have your favorite local market open up directly in the local tab!

Privacy update and bug fixes

New! Check out the local tab featuring news and live coverage from across 14 US markets: Baltimore, Boston, Bay Area, Chicago, Colorado, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento and Texas.