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The Mercury News for Mobile

The Mercury News for Mobile

by MediaNews Group

839 ratings
80 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 24, 2011
  • July 2, 2026

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MediaNews Group
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Access personalized news, save articles for later, and customize push notifications. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with offline access and a digital replica of the daily newspaper.

✓Personalized news recommendations
✓Save articles for later reading
✓Customizable push notifications
✓Digital newspaper replica (E-News)
✓Offline reading capabilities
✓Follow and unfollow topics
✓Swipe for next article
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Mercury News for Mobile. Based on 839 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Enjoyable reading experience
  • 📰Keeps users informed
  • 🗞️Supports local news

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unstable app
  • 🔍Poor search and navigation
  • 🔒Login and account issues
  • 💰Subscription and billing problems
  • 📱Subpar mobile experience
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What's New in The Mercury News for Mobile

10.0.59

July 2, 2026

Added in-app audio player Bug fixes and maintenance

Subscription plans

Mercury News Annual Subs

Mercury News Annual Subscription

$139.991 Year
1 Year trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

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This app dropped -4 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 28, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Love the Merc but…

I read the Mercury every day, and so much want to support local news sources, but the e-edition is cumbersome to navigate. Not intuitive at all
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John David Tech10

Love the news. By SJ Mercury keeps me informed! Thank You!
JohnDavidTech1JohnDavidTech1

Enjoying reading on my phone

We have a daily subscription for the Mercury News under my husband‘s name but sometimes I like to read the news on my cell phone even though I have a hard copy. I do enjoy the Local Section, Sal’s report, Thursday’s Weekend section, Eat and Play on Sundays and just receiving the news on a regular basis.
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Nana loves newsNana loves news

Update?

The app was working fine until this morning, when it forced an update. Now it won’t load. Can we go back to the previous version?
MountainsmokerMountainsmoker

Too many push notifications I didn’t ask for

After downloading this app I was pleasantly surprised that I could include notifications for the local news only. After couple of days these “local” notifications randomly changed into Top SECOND HAND News about everything in the world. Suggestion to developers of the app. This is MERC, a SJC newspaper. Make it possible to select and receive notifications relevant to SJC.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent crashes and freezes

Bug

Inconsistent login and access

Bug

Unreliable content updates

Bug

Compatibility issues on tablets

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Requested Features

5 requests

Restore previous app version

Feature

Improve layout and readability

Feature

Add landscape mode support

Feature

Enhance search and browsing

Feature

Streamline subscription management

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FAQ

What does the app do?

This app provides a personalized news reading experience. It offers features like customized content recommendations based on your interests, the ability to save articles for later, and control over push notifications. You can also access a digital replica of the daily newspaper directly within the app.

How can I customize my news feed?

You can personalize your news feed through the 'Your News' tab. Here, you can select specific topics you are interested in to bypass general news and focus on content relevant to you. Additionally, you can 'Follow' topics at the article level, and related articles will appear more frequently.

Is there a cost to use the app?

The app is available for free download and use. However, as a subscriber, you may need to log in again after an update and restore your subscription through the 'Settings' menu to ensure uninterrupted access to premium content.

Can I read articles offline?

Yes, the app supports offline reading. You can enable this feature in the 'Settings' menu and customize your offline reading preferences. This allows you to access saved articles or downloaded content even without an internet connection.

What is the E-News feature?

The E-News feature provides a digital replica of the day's newspaper directly within the app. You can browse the entire paper as you would a physical copy, offering a familiar newspaper experience without needing a separate application.