About The Charlotte Observer News
Connect wherever you are for news from around the Carolinas. The Charlotte Observer newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news,...
Connect wherever you are for news from around the Carolinas.
The Charlotte Observer newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more.
The Charlotte Observer is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from the seven-county region of Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, York, Iredell, Gaston and Catawba.
We bring you real-time updates on news from Charlotte, Concord, Fort Mill, Monroe, Lake Norman, Gastonia, Mooresville, Hickory and Rock Hill, and from communities such as Ballantyne, University City, Mint Hill, Steele Creek and more.
LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the Carolinas.
• AI-generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom.
• The Charlotte Observer opinions, editorials and columns you love.
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight.
LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage.
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.
LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers.
PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you.
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds.
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more.
• Bookmark news articles to read later.
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode.
Other Features
• Browse articles by category.
• Share articles on Facebook, X (Twitter) or by email.
• Comment on news articles.
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper.
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games.
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Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of The Charlotte Observer News since it was posted on our website on 2013-08-22 07:16:33.
The latest version is 11.1.2 and it was updated on 2026-06-11 16:43:56. See below the changes in each version.
The Charlotte Observer News version 11.1.2
Updated At: 2026-02-25
Changes: We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.2.66
Updated At: 2025-10-31
Changes: • Enhanced login experience: This release includes an update to Auth0, our user-facing login and identity management platform, that simplifies account sign-in for readers and adds support for biometric authentication.
• Redesigned “My Topics” selector: The revamped option screen aims to simplify app personalization.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.2.65
Updated At: 2025-10-15
Changes: • Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles.
• Improved handling of unstable data and network connections. This will help prevent crashes and improve overall performance and stability.
• Update to Request Account Deletion modal design.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.2.64
Updated At: 2025-08-14
Changes: • Viafoura commenting integration: This new feature allows credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms.
• Edition download enhancements: Readers have the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas.
• Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.2.63
Updated At: 2025-04-11
Changes: This hotfix release includes additional sign-in logic improvements for subscribers.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.2.61
Updated At: 2025-03-05
Changes: This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements, including:
• Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind.
• Consistent article text sizing: Your preferred article text size is now saved and applied to subsequent articles for a more consistent reading experience.
• Resolves an issue with the screen zoom feature interfering with Edition.
• Corrects deep linking for Edition classic puzzles and other replica pages.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.0.28
Updated At: 2024-10-11
Changes: Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.0.15
Updated At: 2024-07-16
Changes: • Fixes an issue where puzzles weren’t displaying in the app and Edition.
• Fixes an issue where the app would freeze when panning and zooming on a replica page in Edition.
• Fixes a display bug with Edition article detail page section labels and author credit lines.
• Fixes an issue some users experienced with login persistence.
The Charlotte Observer News version 10.0.8
Updated At: 2024-06-13
Changes: • Streamlined user experience: An updated design and revamped section navigation will allow you to quickly find and read your favorite content.
• Edition: Our reinvented news experience offers a curated selection of top local stories, thoughtful opinion pieces and more to prepare you for the day.
• Interactive puzzles: Recharge and unwind with a wide selection of engaging games including crossword puzzles, sudoku, and more (Internet connection required).
The Charlotte Observer News version 9.3.4
Updated At: 2023-12-11
Changes: • eEdition page browser navigation: Fixes a bug some users encountered where if you tapped a thumbnail in the eEdition page browser, the app would load a blank screen.
• Minor stability improvements.
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