Expansion of Apple News+ Audio to Canada and United Kingdom
Apple's audio news service, Apple News+, has made its first steps beyond the United States, now available in Australia, Canada, and the UK. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the service, which was initially introduced in 2020.
The new offering provides users with a personalised listening experience, allowing them to manage their queue and receive recommendations from the Audio tab, located at the bottom of the News app. Both new and existing audio features are accessible on iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay.
Apple News+ Audio offers approximately 20 longform stories each week, narrated by professional voice actors, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, business, lifestyle, true crime, sports, and arts. Some of the featured publications include major U.S. outlets like The New Yorker, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as local newspapers and magazines relevant to the expanded regions.
Non-subscribers can listen to short previews of audio stories and the free News Today podcast, but full access requires an Apple News+ subscription. The service is priced at $12.99 USD per month and is also included with the Apple One Premier plan, which costs $37.95 USD per month.
Michael Kozlowski, a writer who has been covering audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for 18 years, has been following the growth of Apple News+ Audio. His professional email address is michael@our website. Michael resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
With this expansion, local publications will now feature audio functionality for those who prefer not to read the top stories. Apple highlights popular stories from subscription publications like The New Yorker, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and more.
Audio stories can be listened to in the Apple News+ app or the Podcasts app. Users can access the Audio tab in the News app to manage playback and receive personalized recommendations.
This move allows users in Australia, Canada, and the UK to enjoy a curated mix of American and local audio news content in a consistent format. The audio platform was previously available only in the US, making this expansion a significant step forward for Apple News+ Audio.
- Users in Australia, Canada, and the UK can now access Apple News+ Audio, enabling them to enjoy a mix of American and local audio news content on their e-reader devices.
- As technology advances, more gadgets like smartphones and e-readers are becoming compatible with Apple News+ Audio, offering users a personalized listening experience to various topics like politics, business, lifestyle, true crime, sports, and arts.
