Apple News

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Apple News is a mobile app and news aggregator developed by Apple Inc.. It was first launched in 2015 as part of the iOS 9 update. The service is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Apple News is a news service bundled with the iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. The app delivers news, magazines, and digital content from a variety of sources, including traditional news outlets and independent publications. The service is integrated with Siri, Apple's intelligent personal assistant, allowing users to receive news updates and content based on their interests and browsing history.

Features[edit | edit source]

Apple News offers a variety of features designed to enhance the user's news reading experience. These include:

  • News Digests: The app provides daily news digests, summarizing the most important news of the day.
  • Personalized News Feed: Users can customize their news feed based on their interests and favorite news sources.
  • Apple News+: This is a subscription-based service that provides access to hundreds of magazines and premium news outlets.
  • Offline Reading: Users can download articles for offline reading.
  • Family Sharing: This feature allows up to six family members to share an Apple News+ subscription.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Since its launch, Apple News has received mixed reviews. While some praise its user-friendly interface and wide range of content, others criticize its lack of customization options and the quality of its news algorithms.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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