

While all the functions of the main app aren't present, Paper's layout is certainly an attractive, high-bandwidth alternative. The Facebook Paper app in many ways can replace the regular Facebook app, as it allows users to browse and interact with posts/ stories from their News Feed - the primary function of the regular app - in a brand new 'immersive design and fullscreen, distraction-free layout'. The newly-unveiled Paper is also the first of the new standalone apps from Facebook, new products in the vein of Messenger and Instagram that CEO Zuckerberg hinted at during Wednesday's earnings call - a Facebook Groups app is also expected. The social networking giant had been rumoured to be readying the app earlier in January, and the unveiled app is exactly in line with earlier expectations, featuring a Flipboard-style layout. Facebook says Paper is the first product from the Facebook Creative Labs, where it claims to be "crafting new apps to support the diverse ways people want to connect and share." It will be available for the iPhone in the US on February 3. The $29.95/month premier bundle not only includes News Plus, but all other Apple subscription services like Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness Plus.Facebook has announced the launch of its first news reader app, called Paper.

You can get News Plus as part of the Apple One bundle. The organization of Apple News Plus didn't impress us when we tested the app, but at least Apple's come up with more creative ways to pay for the service. Apple has also introduced audio stories, including a daily audio briefing on the most pressing news. This $9.99/month subscription service offers access to more than 300 different magazines like Time, Sports Illustrated, and Wired, as well as premium articles from The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times.

As of iOS 14, a home screen widget serves up headlines without you having to even open the app.īut as part of Apple's push into services, the company has beefed up its new app, adding News Plus in 2019. The Feed learns and improves its choices based on your reading habits. Editor-curated feeds catch you up on the latest headlines and special interest pieces, while a personalized newsfeed lets you select your favorite topics. Apple's News app comes pre-installed on your iPhone or iPad, offering up a wealth of news stories from a variety of sources.
