After years of waiting, the app Apple News could soon extend to new international markets.
Currently only available in the US, UK, Canada and Australia from 2019, the service could expand its scope. According to recent rumors from the Financial TimesApple is reportedly planning to include additional countries, but no specific details on the new markets have been provided at this time.Article Key Points
The Apple News app generates revenue through a combination of advertising and subscriptions to the premium News+ service, which offers exclusive content like word games and Sudoku, currently only available in the US. Rumors of expansion suggest the feature could be extended to the UK.
The Importance of the Human Touch
One of Apple News’ distinguishing features is its heavy reliance on a human editorial team. Currently, about 100 editors operate in New York, London, Sydney, and California to select top stories and curate different thematic sections. Unlike many competing apps, which rely primarily on algorithms to organize content, Apple takes a more personalized and targeted approach to its users.
Article published on 7 January 2025 - 16:27
I don't know if this expansion of the Apple News app is really necessary, since there are already many similar apps. Maybe users might not even be interested in these new features that they say they want to add.