WAND News
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6.0for iPhone, iPad and more
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About WAND News
WAND News is your central Illinois station providing the most accurate news, weather and sports coverage. This app will keep you informed while you are on the go.
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.0
Last updated on Oct 3, 2022
Old Versions
Performance improvement and bug fixes.
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Version History
6.0
Oct 3, 2022
Performance improvement and bug fixes.
5.2
Mar 10, 2020
Bug Fixes.
5.1
Dec 18, 2019
Updated for improved analytics.
5.0
Sep 30, 2019
We are continuously updating our apps to bring new features and enhancements to improve the news experience.
4.0
Jun 4, 2019
• Bug Fix: Form Crashes
• Big Fix: Closed Captioning Icon crashing landscape video on IOS Devices
• User Agent added to all links inside of webkit
• Addition of GA Event: Links, Video, Photo, Photo Galleries inside of webkit
• Big Fix: Closed Captioning Icon crashing landscape video on IOS Devices
• User Agent added to all links inside of webkit
• Addition of GA Event: Links, Video, Photo, Photo Galleries inside of webkit
3.6
May 31, 2019
Adjustment to captions on full screen images to prevent the captions from being cut-off
Addition of a headline region in the content feed
Improved error code messaging to notify you of the exact issue you might be experiencing
Update for ads within the article pages so you do not see blank spaces in the articles
Minor analytic updates
Addition of a headline region in the content feed
Improved error code messaging to notify you of the exact issue you might be experiencing
Update for ads within the article pages so you do not see blank spaces in the articles
Minor analytic updates
3.4
Feb 23, 2019
In this update, there are several design updates including increased font and update to the colorization of the on/off toggle in the notification settings. This update also includes a minor analytic update.
3.3
Feb 10, 2019
Minor application update to comply with Apple Guidelines.
3.2
Jan 24, 2019
Updated Google Analytics UA-ID for tracking purposes. No visible changes impacting user experience.
3.1
Dec 22, 2018
Our revamped user interface makes it quicker and easier to keep up with the latest local news and events. Improved navigation adds side-to-side article swiping, and menu links that open in the app, rather than in a separate browser (when possible). And the enhanced design includes more space between items, rounded corners, and subtle background effects to make your browsing experience even more enjoyable.
3.0.0
Dec 20, 2018
Our revamped user interface makes it quicker and easier to keep up with the latest local news and events. Improved navigation adds side-to-side article swiping, and menu links that open in the app, rather than in a separate browser (when possible). And the enhanced design includes more space between items, rounded corners, and subtle background effects to make your browsing experience even more enjoyable.
2.12.0
Aug 3, 2018
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
New in this version:
- Pre-rolled Ads before Live Stream
- Outbrain Styling: slightly smaller images with text appearing on the right
- Update Urban Airship SDK: improve notification and in-app messaging
- Many Bug Fixes And Under The Hood Improvements
New in this version:
- Pre-rolled Ads before Live Stream
- Outbrain Styling: slightly smaller images with text appearing on the right
- Update Urban Airship SDK: improve notification and in-app messaging
- Many Bug Fixes And Under The Hood Improvements
2.9.1
Mar 28, 2018
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
- Make Weather Page Swipeable
- Showing Full Severe Weather Alert Detail
- Configuring Daily Forecast Module
- Bug fixes and Performance Improvements!
NEW in this version:
- Make Weather Page Swipeable
- Showing Full Severe Weather Alert Detail
- Configuring Daily Forecast Module
- Bug fixes and Performance Improvements!
2.9.0
Mar 19, 2018
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
- Make Weather Page Swipeable
- Showing Full Severe Weather Alert Detail
- Configuring Daily Forecast Module
- Under-the-hood improvements!
SDKs Updated:
- WSI Max Mobile SDK (powers in-app interactive Radar and Traffic Maps)
- Outbrain SDK
- Krux SDK
- Verve Ads SDK
NEW in this version:
- Make Weather Page Swipeable
- Showing Full Severe Weather Alert Detail
- Configuring Daily Forecast Module
- Under-the-hood improvements!
SDKs Updated:
- WSI Max Mobile SDK (powers in-app interactive Radar and Traffic Maps)
- Outbrain SDK
- Krux SDK
- Verve Ads SDK
2.8.3
Dec 20, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Fix for a crash that would some times occur for users with the "Darken Colors" accessibility setting turned on.
NEW in this version:
• Fix for a crash that would some times occur for users with the "Darken Colors" accessibility setting turned on.
2.8.2
Dec 12, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Under-the-hood performance improvements
• Fixes for a couple small crash instances
NEW in this version:
• Under-the-hood performance improvements
• Fixes for a couple small crash instances
2.8.1
Dec 6, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
2.8.0
Dec 1, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
2.7.2
Nov 3, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
2.7.0
Oct 23, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
NEW in this version:
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
2.6.0
Aug 10, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• Some improvements to viewing Photos and Slideshows in Stories
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
NEW in this version:
• Some improvements to viewing Photos and Slideshows in Stories
• Many bug fixes and under-the-hood performance improvements
2.5.0
May 24, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• [NEW] Add custom Weather locations!
• Many bug fixes and performance improvements
• [NEW] iPhone 6S and 7 users - use 3D Touch by pressing and holding on the app icon to quickly get to key in-app pages
NEW in this version:
• [NEW] Add custom Weather locations!
• Many bug fixes and performance improvements
• [NEW] iPhone 6S and 7 users - use 3D Touch by pressing and holding on the app icon to quickly get to key in-app pages
2.3.0
Mar 30, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
NEW in this version:
• [NEW] Get severe weather alerts in your area as soon as you open the app - Warnings, Watches, and Advisories are separated so you can easily see the most important information
• [NEW] First time users get a nice introduction to the app - adding support for some fun tips for existing users next!
• Many small improvements to the user experience for Slideshows and Articles
• Many bug fixes and performance improvements
• [NEW] iPhone 6S and 7 users - use Force Touch by pressing and holding to open Stories or Videos
NEW in this version:
• [NEW] Get severe weather alerts in your area as soon as you open the app - Warnings, Watches, and Advisories are separated so you can easily see the most important information
• [NEW] First time users get a nice introduction to the app - adding support for some fun tips for existing users next!
• Many small improvements to the user experience for Slideshows and Articles
• Many bug fixes and performance improvements
• [NEW] iPhone 6S and 7 users - use Force Touch by pressing and holding to open Stories or Videos
2.2.0
Jan 25, 2017
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
New Features!
* Many bug fixes and performance improvements
* App Backgrounding now supported
* AirPlay videos from your iPhone or iPad to your Apple TV
* [iPad] Picture-In-Picture - Play a video and keep playing it while using other apps on your iPad
New Features!
* Many bug fixes and performance improvements
* App Backgrounding now supported
* AirPlay videos from your iPhone or iPad to your Apple TV
* [iPad] Picture-In-Picture - Play a video and keep playing it while using other apps on your iPad
2.1.1
Nov 3, 2016
We update the WAND News app regularly so we can make it better for you. Get the latest version for all of the available features and improvements. Thanks for trusting the WAND News app as your key source for news, weather, and sports in the Central Illinois metro area!
WAND News FAQ
Click here to learn how to download WAND News in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of WAND News.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
WAND News supports English
