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NYTimes: US and Global News — Addictive news app with original reporting

4.8 GP
45,797,673+
Google Play

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Been using the NYTimes: US and Global News app for a couple months now. It’s basically your one-stop shop for keeping up with what’s going on in the world. You can get breaking news alerts, read the latest investigations and analysis, listen to news podcasts, and more – all in one place.

There’s a ton of content here – from politics and world events to sports, entertainment, and lifestyle stuff. It’s got a clean, easy-to-navigate interface that makes it simple to find what you’re looking for. And the live updates are super handy, you get notifications as big stories are developing.

Look, if you’re into staying informed on current events, you’ll probably dig this app. It’s not perfect – the app can get a little buggy sometimes and the paywall is kind of annoying. But overall, it’s a pretty solid news app that does the job. Worth checking out if you want a comprehensive, one-stop news experience.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on the NYTimes: US and Global News app. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's up there with the best. The original reporting and in-depth coverage is really impressive, and I like how you can access everything - from breaking news to long-form articles to podcasts - all in one place. And the interface is user-friendly and the live updates work well. In my experience, it's a reliable way to stay on top of what's going on in the world. The main downside is the paywall, which can be annoying if you hit your limit. But overall, it's a pretty solid news app that I'd recommend to anyone looking to get their news fix.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of original reporting and in-depth coverage
  • Clean, easy-to-use interface with live updates
  • Wide range of content - news, politics, sports, entertainment, and more
  • Podcast and audio content for on-the-go listening
  • Free to download and use, with optional subscription

Cons

  • Paywall can be frustrating if you hit your monthly article limit
  • App can be buggy and crash occasionally
  • Some content is only available with a paid subscription

Specifications

Updated 29.09.2025
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer The New York Times Company
Android Android 10++
Package Name com.nytimes.android

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User Reviews

A Google user Oct 9, 2025

Paper itself is great. Notifications used to be great, but now only seem to pop up when I open the app (which turns into a barage of the last 24hrs...

A Google user Oct 9, 2025

Content good. App very bad. No way to stop the app from refreshing after every action. So you stop reading an article and come back later, and it refreshes and...

A Google user Oct 9, 2025

Somebody broke the app! Was there just an update? I've noticed over the past few days that not all articles will load, and the site is constantly refreshing. Lately it's...

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