Apple News Plus Release Date, Price And Features
Apple has just announced a new paid service for the iOS called News Plus. This service is said to provide users with access to an extensive list of magazines and articles. In this article, we have compiled every bit of information related to this new service, ranging from its release date and price to all of the apple news plus core features.
What is Apple News Plus?
Apple already has the app News that allows you to view articles from specific publication programs and has newspapers or magazines that you can read for free. However, News Plus is a bit different as it a premium-based service offering similar features.
Apple News Plus is said to give iOS users access to an approximate of 300 digital magazines and newspapers that includes The Wall Street Journal as well as The LA Times. This feature will be introduced in the iOS 12.2 update and is confirmed to come with a one-time monthly fee to get access to premium digital content. The iOS 12.2 update is not only bringing News Plus instead Apple Arcade and an Apple Credit Card feature are likely to come up with the update itself.
Magazine and publications list
While there has been no official announcement from Apple, regarding an official magazine list, still there are a few outlets and publications are that probable to be a part of the News Plus app.
- ELLE
- Entertainment Weekly
- Vogue
- WIRED
- TIME
- People
- National Geographic
- The Wall Street Journal
- The Lost Angeles Times
- theSkimm
The following magazines, newspapers and online publications can be counted as a glimpse to what this app is going to offer to iOS users and the potential it holds.
Apple News Plus Release Date
If you happen to be in North America then you might have already received the iOS 12.2 update. For the US and Canadian iOS users, they can update your device to the latest update and proceed to set up your News Plus account.
However, as for the UK and Australia, this paid-service is expected to arrive in the fall of 2019. Apple has guaranteed that this service is meant to elevate the experience of mobile magazines and media outlets so let’s observe how it works out.
Apple News Plus Price
iOS users should not be mistaken, as the 300 magazines do not have any individual cost as Apple News Plus comes with a price tag of $9.99/month. Its flat-fee subscription and the Family Sharing option is available in this standard price so a single individual can share his or her subscription with over six other individuals.
As for Canadian iOS users, the monthly subscription is going to cost $12.99. No updates are out regarding its price in the UK but it rumored to be £10/month. You do not have to purchase the subscription at once as News Plus also offers a one-month free trial but you would have to input your payment details for the further access to this paid subscription and its renewal.
Supported Devices
Apple News Plus is likely to support iPad and iPhone devices that are able to run the iOS 12.2 update. As for Mac, this feature is available in the macOS 10.14.4 update.
Does News Plus have any visible benefits Features?
Keeping the publishing industry into consideration, you must be wondering how this premium app is going to bring any potential benefits or not. If the execution of this app’s features and services are done right then Apple will not only be able to earn money but it will also enhance the influence of editorial and publishing mediums.
The free News app is already present in Apple devices so people are already used to using it. For that reason, it will not be difficult to shift loyal users of the app to its premium version. However, the chances of bringing any visible difference in the domain of journalism are pretty doubtful for now so nothing can be said for sure as of now.
The Apple community is made up of individuals belonging to a large spectrum of smartphone users and for sure, they would prefer to opt for a service that asks for only $9.99/month to get a diverse range of unique and interesting content. If you subscribed to each of those publications individually then it would be far more costly than what Apple is offering to you.
How to get the iOS 12.2 update?
Counting as one of the most extensive updates for the iOS 12, the iOS 12.2 update has been released in the US and Canada. Apple has not made the updates too frequent and the last update before this one was the iOS 12.1.4. However, as of March 25, 2019, Apple has decided to unveil all of its latest offerings in the form of this current update.
