Apple's "News" app is JUNK

[thed0g]

It's quite funny how all these companies try to one-up RSS and still fail miserably.

 

[flyingspur]

Works well for me on WiFi, not so much on cell data. The selection of feeds seems limited still also.

 

[maflynn]

I'm happy with it, and I have not had any issues with the app not working

 

[TrueBlou]

I'm happier with it than I expected to be from using the beta. I use it several times a day and I'm finding I read more news and from a wider variety of sources than I used to.

So far though I've been fortunate enough to either be on WiFi or in a strong 4G/3G area. I've not had to use it with a weak signal which I suspect could be worse.

 

[Fuchal]

I find the quality of the articles and the lack of repeats much better than either Flipboard or News 360. Though if I had to choose between those two, News 360 all the way.

 

[orioncrystalice]

It's gross. Starting out with the app is a smooth and enjoyable process. Then there's issues...

- I don't expect them to out and out copy Flipboard, but I really really don't want to scroll endlessly, and how can I bookmark that?
- exit app to read the actual article on the actual site...happens with half my stories..confusing and takes away from the app experience - not a fan
- Articles and choice of feed in general feels over curated in a bad way. I don't feel like I'm escaping a lot of MSM and getting unique stories and perspectives despite my app preferences.
- every story has not only a different font, but font size and other characteristics...such an eyesore