First Alert by Dataminr transforms publicly available information into actionable breaking news alerts, identifying the most relevant information in real time for first responders. Users don’t have to watch a stream of information - the most actionable breaking news alerts find them, including the ones they don’t know they’re looking for.
Latest update issues
This has been a great app, until now. The latest update causes several bugs, empty fields, corrupted flash pages and inconsistent reporting. Really hope the next update arrives quickly and actually fixes these. Not useful in this current version
Great info
Keeps me informed of information in real time, one of the best apps on my phone.
Still no filter option on mobile
I requested/suggested an option to filter types of alerts by the types of alerts one receives (the various window panes one creates in the web app version) over 2 years ago & was told it was one of the new upcoming features. Well I still don’t see that built into the app, nor any new features to make this platform any better. A few tweaks could really make this a better, more reliable tool, both web & mobile versions.
Truly the first alert for all news
This app is fantastic. It’s always the first to report anything, and is extremely easy to use. A reputable app that always follows up on stories, and makes sure to correct false reports, so you have the most factual information. Truly one of the best news apps out there, giving you straight facts and data.
Upside down
There is a 60% chance when opening the app that it doesn’t orient itself to the way you are holding your iPad, and the app will then be stuck in that orientation. Only way to fix is to force close and reopen.
Update goes a long ways but little glitches remain
This app use to be unbearable when scrolling through the news. At the bottom of the feed it would load news and then jump randomly to a spot. I would have to scrolling up several pages to find where i left off. Not any more! It still glitches a little when scrolling through but nothing like it use too. Glad they figured it out.
THE BEST APP I OWN
11 year army intelligence soldier. Used this app on multiple occasion and it works phenomenally. Well designed and helps keep me informed
Performance improvements and bug fixes
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