Popular Science
Ziff Davis News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Popular Science is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Ziff Davis. Rated 4.3/5 from 135 ratings. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated September 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.3
- 135 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 91 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 1
- 2026 · v9.0.0
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About Popular Science
Popular Science is the magazine for anyone curious about what’s new and next. With a readership of over 6.4 million, Popular Science is a must-have for technology fans, early adopters, and thought leaders. Popular Science puts the latest news in gadgets, software, and robotics in the palm of your hand! Our articles help anyone understand the ideas and people driving the big issues of the day – whether healthcare, energy, robotics, or defense. News and features also provide perspective on the latest breakthroughs in science and technology. Popular Science represents the best hopes for our planet, our lives, our children, and our future. And we reveal those hopes by featuring the innovations today that are laying the groundwork for a better tomorrow. This is a magazine for readers that want the future now. Social Media loves Popular Science: - 3.5 Million Facebook Fans - 1,250,00 Twitter Followers ==== For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://www.ziffdavis.com/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.ziffdavis.com/legal
Ratings & reviews
4.3
135 ratings
What’s new
Version 9.0.0 · Updated September 1, 2026
To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly. This update includes: • General performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, Ziff Davis, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: App Functionality
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