What happened to the Microsoft News app?

While the MSN name is going away on Android and iOS, the site itself will remain branded as MSN.com, a portal for news that the software maker launched back in 1995.

How do I install Microsoft News?

To start using Microsoft News on your phone, download the Microsoft News app. The app is currently available for both iOS and Android. On Windows 10 devices, Microsoft News now powers the news feeds for the Microsoft Edge start page, News app, Skype, Xbox and Outlook.com.

Is the Microsoft News app free?

The Microsoft News app has one key advantage: It’s available for Android and iOS as well as Windows 10, which gives you all the free news benefits on your smartphone. Microsoft’s stopped building Microsoft News inside new PCs, but the app’s still freely available on the Microsoft Store.

Is Google News better than Microsoft News?

Google News is better when it comes to managing sources and finding content or news stories. You can control and add topics, blogs, and magazines. The Full Coverage and Timeline feature are beneficial. Microsoft News offers a better reading experience.

How do I add Microsoft news to my desktop?

How to Install and Setup Microsoft News Bar on your Windows 10 Desktop

  1. First of all, visit this link to the Microsoft.com, wherein you’ll see the app.
  2. Now, click on the 3-dot menu right next to the blue button.
  3. Next up visit this link to install the app.
  4. Once you install, launch the News Bar.

Does Microsoft have a news app?

The app is available for Android and iOS devices only; other users must use its web version….Microsoft Start.

Microsoft News on Windows 10 in dark mode
Platform Android, iOS, Web platform
Type Online news
Website microsoftstart.com

Why can’t I get Microsoft news?

If it doesn’t open like it normally does, try to terminate first then repair the app. Go to Settings > Apps > Select Microsoft News > Advanced options > Click on Terminate then Repair. If Repair isn’t an option, try a Reset. I hope this helps.

What is the best News app?

10 Best News Apps for Android

  • Google News.
  • Microsoft News.
  • AP News.
  • The Guardian.
  • Haystack News.
  • Pocket.
  • Inoreader.
  • Feedly.

What is the best alternative to Google News?

All of these news apps are free to download on Android and Apple devices, although some have premium, paid versions available.

  • Apple News.
  • Google News.
  • The Week.
  • Flipboard.
  • SmartNews.
  • News360.
  • 8. News Break.
  • Ground News.

How do I get news on my desktop Windows 10?