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| Version | Microsoft News 4.55 |
| Requirements |
Windows 10/Windows 11 |
| Updated | May 05, 2024 |
| Author | Microsoft Corporation |
| Category | Office and Business Tools |
| License | Freeware |
| Language | English |
| Download | 89 |
Overview
Microsoft News is a free news aggregation app available on the Microsoft Store that provides users with news articles from various sources accessible from an easy-to-use dashboard that features a wide array of search, filtering, and navigation options. The app features news stories from a range of categories, including politics, sports, entertainment, and technology, and can be used to get breaking news notifications and updates both on the PC and on the go with the automatic syncing of preferences with the web version of the service.
Main Features
Microsoft News for PC provides all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users with access to a densely populated dashboard filled with up-to-date news from all notable worldwide news sources, covering every topic imaginable and providing instant access to media-rich reporting. In addition to the news listings, it also provides access to a Video Hub, a dedicated app section that focused on video news reports.
The app also features an accurate Weather card, the ability to bookmark news and news sources, pin topics of interest to Live Tiles, and get updates directly on the Start menu.
Microsoft News app fully supports saving articles for offline reading, which is an especially great feature for users who are traveling or have limited internet connectivity.
News Organizations
The app gets direct news reports from an incredible variety of sources, including the most widely known and respected news organizations (The Washington Post, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, Associated Press…), Entertainment news organizations (The Wrap, Variety, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter…), Lifestyle platforms (TODAY, The Daily Meal, GeoBeats, Eat This Not That!, Delish…), Financial sources (Business Insider, CNBC, Bloomberg, 24/7 Wall St., International Business Times, The Wall Street Journal, Money…) and Sport organizations (Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, Larry Brown Sports, For The Win, The Drive…), and more.
Installation
To get Microsoft News up and running on any modern Windows PC, users simply have to log in to their Microsoft Account, to the official page of the app on the Microsoft Store, and click the large “Get” button. This will allow the Microsoft Store app to automatically download and update this news aggregation app and keep it instantly accessible and fully integrated with Windows OS via Live Tile support.
PROS
Main Features
Microsoft News for PC provides all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users with access to a densely populated dashboard filled with up-to-date news from all notable worldwide news sources, covering every topic imaginable and providing instant access to media-rich reporting. In addition to the news listings, it also provides access to a Video Hub, a dedicated app section that focused on video news reports.
The app also features an accurate Weather card, the ability to bookmark news and news sources, pin topics of interest to Live Tiles, and get updates directly on the Start menu.
Microsoft News app fully supports saving articles for offline reading, which is an especially great feature for users who are traveling or have limited internet connectivity.
News Organizations
The app gets direct news reports from an incredible variety of sources, including the most widely known and respected news organizations (The Washington Post, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, Associated Press…), Entertainment news organizations (The Wrap, Variety, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter…), Lifestyle platforms (TODAY, The Daily Meal, GeoBeats, Eat This Not That!, Delish…), Financial sources (Business Insider, CNBC, Bloomberg, 24/7 Wall St., International Business Times, The Wall Street Journal, Money…) and Sport organizations (Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, Larry Brown Sports, For The Win, The Drive…), and more.
Installation
To get Microsoft News up and running on any modern Windows PC, users simply have to log in to their Microsoft Account, to the official page of the app on the Microsoft Store, and click the large “Get” button. This will allow the Microsoft Store app to automatically download and update this news aggregation app and keep it instantly accessible and fully integrated with Windows OS via Live Tile support.
PROS
- News Aggregation
- Customizable Topics
- Personalized Feed
- Breaking News Alerts
- Cross-Platform Availability
CONS
- Limited Customization
- Possible Biased Content
- No Offline Reading
- May Require Microsoft Account
Overall
Microsoft News is a useful app for users who want to stay up to date on the latest news stories from a range of sources. It features an easy-to-use interface, customization options, and offline reading capabilities making it a must-have for users who want to remain well-informed both at home, school, work, or on the go.
