# Focus Taiwan — CNA English News > Taiwan's leading English news source with multimedia and personalization features. (iPhone/iPad app by The Central News Agency.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-taiwan/id444442003 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Central News Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463942198) - Category: News, Finance - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 277 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-06-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-taiwan/id444442003/reviews.md ## What is Focus Taiwan? Focus Taiwan’s free news app is the top source of English-language coverage of all things Taiwan, from breaking news to politics, business, technology, sports, culture and much more. The updated app maintains a similar look to the Focus Taiwan website, but also has a "Media" section, which includes a playlist of the latest 30 news stories in audio and video formats. In addition to scrolling up and down to read articles and lists of news headlines, mobile device users can also swipe right or left to browse different news categories and articles. The updated app allows users to bookmark articles and videos in the new "My Stories" feature which can be found in the "Menu" section. Users will be able to choose the font size and layout of the page to suit their reading habits from the "Menu" section and are welcome to leave reviews or contact Focus Taiwan with feedback. Focus Taiwan would like to hear from you! Send us your feedback at app_feature@cna.com.tw and help shape our future updates. ## Key features - Breaking news coverage - Politics, business, tech, sports, culture news - Audio and video news playlists - Bookmark articles and videos - Adjustable font size and layout - Swipe navigation for categories ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-taiwan/id444442003/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Relevant information *2025-12-10, version 2.10.1* I hope the courageous reporters and journalists keep doing a great job of bringing democracy and freedom to the great country of Taiwan, so that all Taiwanese citizens live well-informed lives. And keep democracy alive and well for future generations of Taiwanese people in the world. We in the United States of America hope that Taiwan becomes a beacon of democracy and stands alongside Japan to keep freedom and democracy along with the progressive freedom of speech ideals and development without oppression coercion or retaliation. ### 5/5 — Looking Forward to iPad Version *2025-03-22, version 2.9.7* Hi! I really like this English version of CNA app. But it really looks weird on iPad, will you develop a version for iPad users? I’m really looking forward to it! ### 5/5 — Drama Free News *2025-02-22, version 2.9.7* I lived in Taiwan for 6 years (through the COVID 19 pandemic). Now that I’m back in the USA and it’s 2025 this is my to go news. It’s drama free, factual, and dare I say gives me hope that peace and kindness still exist. I also think if any country is going to know about another pandemic, it will be Taiwan and likely they will be first (as they showed with COVID). I don’t trust the USA to inform us of any health related issues with Trump and RFK “leading”. Taiwan is a democratic society that is science and data focused, a true role model for other counties. 🇹🇼 ### 3/5 — We need a version for iPads! *2024-11-18* We need a version for iPads! ### 5/5 — More James Lo *2024-05-27, version 2.9.5* I am an American who tries to stay aware of world events and I enjoy trying to keep up with Taiwan. I have especially enjoyed the writing and insights of your reporter James Lo. He is a real asset. ### 4/5 — Excellent App *2021-07-28, version 2.6* I started using this app because a reporter who covers Taiwan and China news for a major publication said that the best app for English information was FocusTaiwan. It has kept me abreast of all the latest COVID-19 news on the island plus, typhoon reports. Update:I still feel that Focus Taiwan is an excellent source for news. Except my app has a bug in it. I just reset everything on my iPhone but unfortunately, I still can’t read an article in peace because videos keep coming on which overtake the screen. Please fix this problem! By the way, when I reset the phone, I deleted the app and downloaded a new app hoping this problem would be fixed. Unfortunately, it still persists. No other app causes me this problem. ### 1/5 — Video pops up every 10 seconds *2021-07-21, version 2.6* Wish I could read the news but it’s impossible woth the video ad hijacks. Hope they can fix this soon. ### 4/5 — Shows me the news I want to see- *2018-05-30, version 2.0* Shows me the news I want to see, but not updated for iphone 8. ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2014-04-19, version 1.7* I can't open, it keeps crashing. ### 4/5 — Taiwan news *2013-03-19, version 1.5* Very impressed with the app just came from Taiwan on a holiday and it is great to keep up with the news there. App works great ## Frequently asked questions about Focus Taiwan ### What kind of news does Focus Taiwan provide? Focus Taiwan offers comprehensive English-language coverage of Taiwan, including breaking news, politics, business, technology, sports, and culture. It aims to be the top source for all things Taiwan in English. ### What are the key features of the Focus Taiwan app? The app features breaking news, multimedia content with audio and video playlists, a 'My Stories' feature to bookmark articles and videos, adjustable font sizes and layouts for personalized reading, and intuitive swipe navigation for browsing categories. ### Is the Focus Taiwan app free to use? Yes, the Focus Taiwan news app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements. ### What devices is the Focus Taiwan app compatible with? The app is designed for mobile devices, allowing users to scroll, swipe, and browse news content conveniently on their smartphones and tablets. ### How can I customize my reading experience? Users can customize their reading experience by adjusting the font size and layout of the page within the 'Menu' section of the app to suit their personal reading habits. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.10.3 — 2026-04-22 - update AdMob - modify font in news list ### 2.10.2 — 2026-02-05 - fix video error 153 ### 2.10.1 — 2025-09-15 - add bookmark button to news content page navbar in saved list ### 2.10.0 — 2025-08-20 - UI 新增線上直播 ### 2.9.8 — 2025-07-30 - modify API settings ## Apps similar to Focus Taiwan | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RTI to Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rti-to-go/id1497145941) | 4.1 (8) | Free | News | | [風傳媒](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id898714286) | 4.5 (82) | Free | News | | [TaiwanPlus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanplus/id1561888712) | 4.8 (92) | Free | News | | [udn News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udn-news/id370132213) | 4.4 (2,383) | Free | News | | [自由時報](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1060983848) | 2.9 (43) | Free | News | | [民視新聞](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id853490128) | 2.8 (6) | Free | News | ## More apps by The Central News Agency - [中央社一手新聞](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id444433899) - [中央社新聞](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id444438688) - [フォーカス台湾](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id898707541) - [全球中央](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6772930823) All apps by The Central News Agency: https://appshunter.io/developer/1463942198 ## Related topics [edenred taiwan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/edenred-taiwan) · [imuseum taiwan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/imuseum-taiwan) · [eclass parent taiwan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eclass-parent-taiwan) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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