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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 549 reviews

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The news isnt real

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The media is really lame, but that’s not Apple’s fault I guess. This is better than paying any of them directly. Still, you’re probably better off not reading any of this garbage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's free...so there's that

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's free during the promo but i still don't find myself using it. Maybe others will find better value but i definitely will not renew after the promo expires.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I've used better

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Once again Apple's version of daily news. I actually prefer Google News app better because of how the content is laid out for the viewer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Probably not worth if you know where to look

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think you can get better news from going directly to the source, but Apple offers organized content. I'm not sure I'd pay for this. I did get the free trail.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple News

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not really a fan of apple news. They have a lot of magazines and newspapers, but some of the most important (e.g. NYT) are not included.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice it was free but I don’t use it that much. Don’t like it on a device but would rather use. Paper product like a newspaper or magazine.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A bit confusing on what’s paid content.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I already don’t watch news and this didn’t help. I’m not sure what am I paying for. Don’t let me stop you from using this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s okay. Not great.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s nice to get a free subscription but I don’t think I’ll be renewing. Much better sources of news and periodicals on the web.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good concept but don’t love the platform

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Meh. Smart News app is much more user-friendly and it’s a free app!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good News Source

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great for all your news, but the price per month is to high

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Thumbs down

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a lot of good news options or updates either seems all the same

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good, if free

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would be a solid service if free. No ability to highlight or annotate what you read

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple news is not free

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using this since it is free, but I don't know why I pay for the news...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    another app

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    another new outlet to waste your time when nothing is happening

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple people magazine

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I dont haave an apple phone for the music and updated news love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Free

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Never use it but can't complain since it is free of charge

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    News

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s your average news app. I could take it or leave it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Forget about this, non-Apple users

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been getting daily emails from Apple News for several years. It gives brief recaps of major news stories and I find a lot of them of interest. So when I received this Best Buy offer for a free subscription to Apple News+, I jumped on it. When I got the email to confirm my subscription and download it, I got a big surprise - it works ONLY ON APPLE DEVICES. So if you have an Android phone and Windows computer like me, you are out of luck. I did not even know of this until I was having trouble downloading Apple News+ and searched Google and found it works only on Apple devices. I don't remember seeing any information on the offer that an Apple device is required.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    News

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard to give any news a high star nowadays. It seems like there is always a agenda or narrative they want you to believe. I’ll still use my 6 months free and check it out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Didn’t find it much different than not having it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I read a lot of apple news. rarely do I actually want to read the apple plus stories enough to pay for it. Canceled before the trial ended

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend