Tim Cook kicks off Apple’s March 2019 event. Photo courtesy of Apple

Cupertino, California, USA - March 25, 2019

• Subscribers to Enjoy Personalized, Comprehensive Access to Over 300 Publications Within Apple News

Apple today announced Apple News+, a new subscription service that brings together over 300 popular magazines, leading newspapers and digital publishers into a beautiful, convenient and curated experience within the Apple News app.

https://www.apple.com/apple-news/  

Available in the US and Canada, Apple News+ presents the best and most relevant articles to meet any range of interests from renowned publications such as Vogue, National Geographic Magazine, People, ELLE, The Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.

Roger Rosner presents Apple News+, a new subscription service that offers a personalized, curated experience within the Apple News app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple News+ adds an even more expansive collection of high-quality stories to the free experience of Apple News, which is the No. 1 news app and delivers current events coverage from trusted sources.
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All Apple News users in the US, Canada, UK and Australia can continue to enjoy the free news experience within the app on iPhone, iPad and Mac, including access to Top Stories, Trending Stories and a personalized feed of articles.

Wyatt Mitchell shares highlights from Apple News+. Photo courtesy of Apple

“We’re committed to supporting quality journalism, and with Apple News+, we want to celebrate the great work being done by magazines and news outlets,” said Lauren Kern, editor-in-chief of Apple News.
“We think the breadth and quality of publications within Apple News+ will encourage more people to discover stories and titles they may never have come across before.”

Apple News+ subscribers gain access to over 300 publications that meet any interest. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple News+ subscribers can access current and past issues and individual articles from magazines such as The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, ELLE, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, Food & Wine, Good Housekeeping, GQ, Health, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, National Geographic, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, O, The Oprah Magazine, Parents, People, Real Simple, Rolling Stone, Runner’s World, Sports Illustrated, TIME, Travel + Leisure, Vanity Fair, Vogue, WIRED and Woman’s Day.
Availability in Apple News Format begins upon service availability.

Apple News+ adds an even more expansive collection of high-quality stories to the free experience of Apple News. Photo courtesy of Apple

In addition, Apple News+ includes The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Toronto Star, Canada’s largest daily newspaper.

Apple News+ also provides access to premium online publications such as the Skimm, The Highlight by Vox, New York Magazine’s sites Vulture, The Cut and Grub Street, and Extra Crunch from Verizon Media’s TechCrunch.
Title availability varies by country.

Apple News+ adds an even more expansive collection of high-quality stories to the free experience of Apple News. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple News+ showcases magazines in richly designed layouts, featuring animated covers, vivid photography and bold typography optimized for iPhone, iPad and Mac.

It makes reading articles even more fun, immersive and convenient.

In the Today and News+ tabs, subscribers will be presented with individual article and issue recommendations based on both editorial curation and personalized suggestions that maintain user privacy.

Apple News+ adds an even more expansive collection of high-quality stories to the free experience of Apple News. Photo courtesy of Apple

“Apple News+ validates the power of premium content from great and trusted brands, and being a part of it makes good business sense,” said Tom Harty, president and CEO of Meredith.
“Apple News+ will be an extremely valuable mass platform to attract new paid subscribers to our titles.”


“At Hearst Magazines, we are hyperfocused on creating consumer value through our storied brands, high-quality content and great experiences,” said Troy Young, president of Hearst Magazines.
“Apple News+ amplifies our ability to do this in a premium environment with a key audience, elevating the digital magazine experience for millions of iPhone, iPad and Mac users.”

Apple News+ adds an even more expansive collection of high-quality stories to the free experience of Apple News. Photo courtesy of Apple

“We’re constantly innovating how we connect with our audiences and bring them the content they crave on the platforms they use every day,” said Bob Sauerberg, president and CEO of Condé Nast.
“Apple News+ represents an exciting opportunity to bring a premium experience to millions more readers, so they can enjoy the conversation-shifting journalism, influential points of view and unparalleled visual storytelling they’ve come to expect from our brands.”

Subscribers can keep track of publications they are reading in the News+ tab. Photo courtesy of Apple

“We are proud to work with Apple, a company that believes in the profound importance of journalism and journalists,” said Robert Thomson, chief executive of News Corp.
“The Wall Street Journal is certainly the most trusted newspaper in the US and its coverage of politics, business, economics, national news and lifestyle issues is nonpareil. We expect through the Apple platform, our journalism will reach and inform many more millions of readers, viewers and listeners around the country and the world.”


“Apple News+ provides a perfect platform for our expanded coverage of news, analysis and opinion,” said Norman Pearlstine, executive editor of Los Angeles Times.
“We share a world vision that is informed by our California roots and by our common commitment to innovation and excellence.”

Photo courtesy of Apple

Pricing and Availability

Apple News+ is available today in the US for $9.99 a month and in Canada for $12.99 a month.

https://www.apple.com/apple-news/  

Customers can sign up for a free one-month trial, and the plan automatically renews after the trial ends.

To sign up for Apple News+, customers must update to iOS 12.2 or macOS 10.14.4.

Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share one Apple News+ subscription.

Apple News+ will be available in the UK and Australia later this year.

Apple News+ subscribers are presented with individual article and issue recommendations based on editorial curation and personalized suggestions. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984.

Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud.

Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.


Press Contacts

Bernadette Simpao
Apple
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(669) 227-9273

Christine Monaghan
Apple
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(408) 974-8850

Apple Media Helpline
media.help@apple.com  
(408) 974-2042


Source: Apple Newsroom

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