# Essence: Daily News — in 30 Second Podcast Drops

> in 30 Second Podcast Drops (iPhone/iPad app by Balamurugan Balasubramanian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essence/id6739491971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Balamurugan Balasubramanian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785617281)
- Category: News, Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-03-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essence/id6739491971/reviews.md

## What is Essence?

Experience news like never before with Essence - your personal AI hosts deliver today's top stories in short, engaging 30-second drops.

Why you'll love Essence:

*News, Reimagined*
A lively news-show format, delivered by friendly AI hosts.

*Fast & Fresh*
Engaging 30-second drops make news fun, quick, and clear.

*Perfectly Curated*
Hand-picked stories tailored to fit your day.

*Always Ready*
Listen to news effortlessly - while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

No ads. No distractions. Just the news you love, brought to life.

Download Essence and enjoy the news - refreshed.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2025-04-22

- Improvements and bugfixes for a smoother experience

### 1.4.1 — 2025-03-29

Improved UI and better background music - from your feedbacks

### 1.4 — 2025-03-20

Introducing channels for popular news categories to give more control to you

### 1.3 — 2025-03-03

Improved player experience - background playing improved, player controls from lock screen and more

### 1.2 — 2025-02-12

Introducing referral program & Improved user profile

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