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Launch of Apple News+ Audio Stories now available beyond the United States

Audio Stories from Apple News+ now available in Australia, Canada, and the UK, five years following their initial rollout in the United States.

Expansion of Apple News+ Audio Stories now available internationally, excluding the United States.
Expansion of Apple News+ Audio Stories now available internationally, excluding the United States.

Launch of Apple News+ Audio Stories now available beyond the United States

In a recent development, Apple has broadened the horizons of its Apple News+ service, making it part of the Apple One Premier bundle. This move comes with the addition of approximately 20 audio stories per week, now accessible through both the Apple News app and the Podcasts app, depending on the content.

Initially exclusive to the U.S., these professionally narrated versions of feature reporting and long-form articles from various publications are now available in all four countries where Apple News and Apple News+ operate – the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The expansion of Apple News+ Audio Stories marks a significant milestone, five years after they were first launched in the USA. Notable newspapers like the Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal, as well as magazines such as Esquire, Essence, Fast Company, GQ, New York magazine, Sports Illustrated, TIME, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Wired, are among the contributors to this service.

In addition to the Audio Stories, Apple News+ subscribers can now also enjoy a new feature – the Emoji Game. This interactive addition is designed to engage users in a fun and unique way.

Moreover, Apple News has introduced a newsletter providing exclusive content about data, technology, and startups. By subscribing to this newsletter, users can have the content delivered straight to their inbox.

Apple News+ is available at $12.99 per month after a one-month free trial. With these new features and expanded availability, Apple News+ continues to offer an engaging and informative experience for users worldwide.

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