NewsBlock
ZHAOHUA GAN News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NewsBlock is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by ZHAOHUA GAN. Rated 5.0/5 from 17 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated October 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 17 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 33 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 1
- 2026 · v2.9.1
Screenshots
About NewsBlock
NewsBlock lets you get the facts fast, without wading through walls of text. Whether you're into science, sports, world events, or pop culture — NewsBlock delivers fresh stories every day in a clean, easy-to-read format. AI ASSISTED READING Need background context about a story? Want to know more about a topic? Ask questions and get instant answers below each article! NO PAYWALLS Read full stories for free. No subscriptions, no "sign up to continue reading." NO FLUFF Every story is written to get to the point fast. No filler sentences, no recycled paragraphs, no ads interrupting your reading. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Sign in and choose the topics you care about. EXPLORE WHAT'S HAPPENING Browse dozens of categories — from Technology and Science to Animals, Gaming, Travel, and more. There's always something interesting to discover. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Like the stories you love and leave comments to share your thoughts. See what other readers are saying. SIMPLE & FUN TO USE Clean card layout, fast search, and a smooth reading experience designed for teens and adults. NewsBlock — Big world. Simple stories.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
17 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.9.1 · Updated October 1, 2026
Fixed crash issue with iOS 27.0
App privacy
The developer, ZHAOHUA GAN, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
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:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization
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