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iOS Version
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January 20, 2022
October 5, 2024
16.0+
4+
22.32MB
Mac, iPhone, iPad
American English
French (France)
German (Germany)
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Developer of Big News

Not So Big Tech Limited

⭐️4.4 / 5

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Version History of Big News

1.6.1

November 8, 2023

- Fixes an issue where widgets may have had incorrect margins. And just in case you missed it: New: You can now open a story in Safari from the reader. Just tap the share icon, and tap "Open in Safari. Alternatively long press on the 'reader' icon in the toolbar, and tap "Open in Safari". New: You can now copy the original story URL even with Smart Links enabled.

1.6

November 8, 2023

New: You can now open a story in Safari from the reader. Just tap the share icon, and tap "Open in Safari. Alternatively long press on the 'reader' icon in the toolbar, and tap "Open in Safari". New: You can now copy the original story URL even with Smart Links enabled.

1.5

April 5, 2023

Bug fixes and improvements

1.4.1

January 4, 2023

- Fixes an issue where tapping an anchor link in an article would cause Big News to crash - Fixes an issue where stories wouldn't be marked as read if you choose to open them in Safari

1.4

December 16, 2022

Fixes an issue where your text zoom setting may not have been respected on iPadOS. We've also made Big News for iPad available on M1 enabled Macs. As always let us know what you think of Big News by emailing hello@notsobig.co.

1.3

September 12, 2022

NEW: Shared With You. Now stories that have been sent to you in Messages will appear in the Today tab NEW: Lock screen widget. Get the latest stories right on your lock screen. As always we love to hear what you think. Get in touch at hello@notsobig.co

1.2

August 13, 2022

NEW: Open stories directly in Safari reader mode. Head over to App Settings to set your preference. NEW: Notifications are now grouped by Channels, making it even easier to see the latest stories from your favourite sources NEW: Discover new Channels to follow with the "For You" section in the Directory We've also renamed "Sent to You" to simply "Newsletters" (don't worry, it works exactly the same as before). And as usual we've fixed some bugs and polished up a few things here and there. We hope you enjoy this release of Big News!

1.1.1

May 29, 2022

This update contains some minor bug fixes and improvements. Plus, incase you missed it: New: Group Channels together with Collections. Collections show just the stories from the Channels within them. Your Collections appear in the Today and the Following tab. New: Hide stories you've read with the new Filter button on the Following tab. As always, we love to hear what you think. Get in touch at hello@notsobig.co.

1.1

May 26, 2022

New: Group Channels together with Collections. Collections show just the stories from the Channels within them. Your Collections appear in the Today and the Following tab. New: Hide stories you've read with the new Filter button on the Following tab. This release also contains some other minor improvements and bug fixes. As always, we love to hear what you think. Get in touch at hello@notsobig.co.

1.0.8

May 4, 2022

Bonjour! Hola! Ciao! Hallo! Big News now speaks even more languages. Plus, we've added all-new interactive notifications. Just pull-down or long-press to read the full story from any notification – neat! This release also contains some other minor improvements and bug fixes. As always, we love to hear what you think. Get in touch at hello@notsobig.co.

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$1.991 Month

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Max out bookmarks, channels + customisation

$3.991 Month

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More channels. Unlimited bookmarks.

$14.991 Year

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Max out bookmarks, channels + customisation.

$29.991 Year

Price History of Big News

Description of Big News

Big News blends your newsletters and feeds together into one super-smart reading experience. - Combine newsletters and RSS feeds together - Get your very own @bignews.app email address - Sort stories by the day's biggest news - Enjoy a beautiful fullscreen, distraction-free reading experience - Realtime push notifications from your favourite channels - Add the news to your home screen with our Widgets - Search hundreds of thousands of stories in a snap One place for your newsletters and feeds: Big News combines different sources from across the web – like newsletters and RSS feeds – into one unified reading experience. So it doesn't matter what you're reading, or where it's from, you can find it all in Big News. An email address just for newsletters: With your very own @bignews.app email address, newsletters skip your regular inbox and instead are sent directly to Big News. That means less stuff mixed in with your daily emails and more great reads for when you want them. Not just another inbox: We didn't want to create another list of things in an inbox to be managed. That's why Big News uses dozens of signals to intelligently prioritise the stories that matter to you today, all in one inviting layout. There's no endless pile of unread badges or month-old news. Just the Big News, today. Sources you already know and trust: Add your existing newsletters and feeds to Big News in just a few taps. Plus, the Big News directory contains hundreds of channels, so you're sure to find the sites and newsletters you already love – as well as discover something altogether new. RSS. SMTP. OMG: We built Big News upon the open standards of the web – like RSS and SMTP – so it already works with thousands of sources today, as well as thousands more in the future. And now for the legal bits: Payment will be charged on either a monthly or annual basis to your Apple ID account. Your monthly or annual subscription automatically renews unless you cancel before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. For our full Terms of Service please visit: https://bignews.app/terms. For our Privacy Policy visit https://bignews.app/privacy

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Big News: FAQ

Does Big News work on iPads?

Yes, Big News offers an iPad version.

Who created the app?

The Big News app was made by Not So Big Tech Limited.

What is the minimum iOS version supported by Big News?

The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 16.0 or higher.

What user rating does the Big News app have?

Big News has an impressive rating of 4.4 out of 5, indicating that it is a top-quality app.

What category is the Big News app?

The App Genre Of The Big News App Is News.

Which version of the Big News app is the latest one?

The newest version of Big News is 1.6.1.

What is the update date for Big News?

The latest Big News app update was released on October 5, 2024.

When was the app initially released?

Big News was first made available on February 6, 2023.

What age group is Big News suitable for?

Safe for kids, with no inappropriate or mature content.

What are the languages available on Big News?

Big News is now available to use in American English, French (France), German (Germany) and 2 more.

Is Big News part of the Apple Arcade lineup of games?

Sorry, Big News is not part of Apple Arcade.

Is Big News eligible for in-app purchases?

Yes, Big News is eligible for in-app purchases to enrich your usage.

Is Big News fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro?

Unfortunately, Big News is not fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro.

Are there commercial ads in Big News?

No, there are no commercial ads in Big News.

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