Rome News-Tribune223.1 - App Store

Stay connected to the heart of Rome and Floyd County with the official Rome News-Tribune app! As your most trusted and comprehensive local news source since 1843, we deliver the latest updates, award-winning in-depth reporting, and vital community information directly to your device, keeping you informed, engaged, and empowered.
What You'll Get:
. Unparalleled Local News Coverage: Receive real-time access to breaking news from Rome, Cave Spring, and every corner of Floyd County. Our dedicated team of experienced journalists provides thorough coverage of local government decisions (Rome City Commission, Floyd County Commission), education advancements (Rome City Schools, Floyd County Schools, Berry College, Shorter University, Georgia Northwestern Technical College), business developments, public safety alerts, healthcare news from institutions like Atrium Health Floyd, transportation updates, and the impactful human-interest stories that define our community in Northwest Georgia.
. Instant Breaking News Alerts: Be the first to know with customizable push notifications. Get alerted to major developing stories, urgent updates, and important local events as they happen. You control the types of alerts you receive, ensuring you get the news that matters most to you.
. Complete Sports Reporting: Your ultimate source for local sports! Follow your favorite Floyd County high school teams with extensive game coverage, up-to-the-minute scores, detailed stats, and exciting highlights. We also keep you updated on Berry College Vikings, Shorter University Hawks athletics, and other regional sports relevant to our community.
. Vibrant Community Connection: Discover what’s happening with our comprehensive local events calendar, explore arts and entertainment news, and read features on the people and organizations making a difference in Rome. Engage with insightful opinion pieces, thought-provoking editorials, and letters to the editor that foster vibrant community discussion. Access daily obituaries to honor and remember the lives of those in our community.
. Rich Multimedia Experience: Go beyond the headlines. Immerse yourself in local stories with our stunning photo galleries and compelling video reports, bringing the news and events of Rome and Floyd County to life.
. Optimized User Experience:
o Intuitive Navigation: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface designed for an effortless mobile reading experience. Easily browse sections, search for specific articles, and find what you need quickly.
o Customizable Reading: Adjust font sizes for maximum comfort.
o Offline Access: Save articles to read later, even when you're offline or have a poor internet connection. Perfect for your commute or when you're on the go.
o Seamless Sharing: Share important articles, captivating photos, and informative videos with friends, family, and colleagues via email, text message, or your favorite social media platforms with just a tap.
. E-Edition Access: Subscribers can enjoy the Rome News-Tribune e-edition - a digital replica of the printed newspaper - right within the app. Flip through the pages, read familiar layouts, and access archived editions. (A Rome News-Tribune subscription may be required for premium content and full e-edition access).

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Version History Enhancements and bug fixes. 223.1 Oct 1 - Inline YouTube videos can now be played and will not show an error
- On tablet, Images in the asset feed will appear in the correct resolution
- Additional bugfixes and enhancements 222.1 Jul 7 Adds in-app subscription purchase. 216.4 07/08/2025 Please enjoy our new updated app with a completely redesigned experience. Listen, read, and watch in a great new way. 216.3 06/12/2025 - Improved stability
- Bug fixes 3.9.18 12/21/2023 - Improved stability
- Bug fixes 3.8.06 02/24/2023 - Improved stability
- Bug fixes 43.6.24 10/15/2022 - Now includes "Live News” section
- Enable mobile notifications to receive the latest Breaking News, e-edition publication alerts and more
- Increase font size on stories
- Tap to convert any e-edition article to full-screen text
- Archive access to every issue published in the past 30 days
- Share articles via email and social media
- Download e-editions for offline reading 43.6.13 06/22/2022 Performance optimization and iOS 15 compatibility 4.11.2 12/21/2021 Improved social sharing solution: Readers can seamlessly share using any compatible app already installed on your device
Added iPad Pro multitasking support. Share the screen with 2 apps, great for research or study
Fixed a critical display issue with the 30-day calendar in the purchase window
Fixed an issue where text did not appear when sharing to the iOS Notes app
Fixed: Opening a YouTube video link on your iPhone now works as expected
Resolved a condition that allowed the app to crash after logging out 4.9.6 04/06/2017 Speed improvements - Read preloaded pages while your download is in progress.

Optimization enhancements - load only those parts of the app that are needed for your iDevice.

New Design Concept (for users upgrading from 3.x to 4.8x).
- Improved user experience of clicking on a publication's thumbnail to open the order screen
- Supports 3D touch shortcut for Online/Catalog view if online view is available
- Free titles notification

Fixes:
- Newspaper Radio freezing issues resolved
- Device rotation problems resolved
- App menu navigation problems resolved
- Download button unresponsive in certain conditions problems resolved
- Highlight problem on radio/listen page resolved
- Black box appears on some articles problem resolved
- Memory leak with menu icons alignment causing crashes is resolved

Fine Tuning:
- SmartFlow adjusted to display correct picture to articles
- Corrected display of page numbers when title is loading in spread view
- Can start/stop downloading midstream and final download is not corrupted
- Accounts page displays account information for single account
- Images made sharper during pre-load stage 4.8.4 06/08/2016 iOS 8 Compatibility 3.4.0 11/18/2014 3.1.3 04/23/2013