AP News
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AP News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by The Associated Press. Rated 4.6/5 from 359,178 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated October 22, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 359K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 114 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 22
- 2026 · v4.31.1
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About AP News
Stay informed for free with AP News. Follow breaking news and live updates, watch the latest news videos, and get timely reporting on the biggest stories in the U.S. and around the world, plus selected local news from trusted sources. With journalists in nearly 100 countries, AP News delivers award-winning, independent journalism with no paywall. KNOW WHEN IMPORTANT NEWS BREAKS Get breaking news alerts as major stories develop. Customize notifications around the topics you follow to receive updates that matter to you. START YOUR DAY INFORMED Get our weekday Morning Wire push notification, a briefing on important headlines and stories to help you start the day informed. LIVE COVERAGE OF DEVELOPING STORIES Follow major stories as events unfold with live updates from AP journalists. FOLLOW THE NEWS THAT MATTERS TO YOU Personalize AP News around topics you care about, including U.S. and world news, politics, elections, business, the economy, college and professional sports, entertainment and more. GO BEYOND THE HEADLINE Explore curated coverage hubs that bring together reporting, insight and context around major events and developing stories. SEE THE STORY Explore AP's award-winning photojournalism and watch news videos covering events in the U.S. and around the world. Watch live video streams of major news events when available. UPDATES AT A GLANCE See the latest headlines and top photos with topic and photography widgets on your iPhone and iPad's home screen. GET HEADLINES WITH SIRI Use Siri and Apple Shortcuts to get AP headlines on topics you care about. STAY CONNECTED WITH APPLE WATCH AP News supports Apple Watch, helping you stay connected to the news on the go. SPORTS YOUR WAY Stay up to date on college and professional sports news, including major games, teams and athletes. Follow the weekly AP Top 25 polls, and take part in the season - submit your Fan Poll to see how your picks stack up against thousands of other fans and join the debate. JOIN THE AP NEWS COMMUNITY Share your perspective in moderated comments and connect with other readers around stories shaping the world. PLAY, VOTE AND TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Challenge yourself with quizzes, take part in polls and explore interactive journalism with AP Play. EXPLORE INTERACTIVE NEWS EXPERIENCES Discover interactive graphics, immersive stories and detailed election results. BOOKMARK AND SHARE Save stories and videos to revisit later, and share the news you care about with others. TODAY IN HISTORY Discover major historical events, anniversaries and notable figures connected to each day in history. READ IN ENGLISH / LEER EN ESPAÑOL Access AP journalism and timely headlines in English and Spanish. Acceda al periodismo de AP y a las noticias claves del momento en español y inglés. ACCESSIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZATION Make reading comfortable with all the customizations you need for the experience that works for you. Dark mode? Larger font sizes? Fewer photos? We’ve got it covered. TRUSTED JOURNALISM. NO PAYWALL. For nearly 180 years, The Associated Press has delivered factual, nonpartisan news worldwide. We believe journalism is a public good. AP News gives readers access to reporting from journalists in nearly 100 countries with no paywall.
Ratings & reviews
4.6
359K ratings
What’s new
Version 4.31.1 · Updated October 22, 2026
This update resolves a bug where the app cannot find location to enable Local News and an issue on iPad, some additional improvements for videos & minor UI updates. We are working hard to update the app to improve your experience. Please keep the feedback coming!
App privacy
The developer, The Associated Press, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- User Content: Customer Support
- Search History: Search History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data, Crash Data
- User Content: Customer Support
- Search History: Search History
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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