Apple News+ Food: The Ultimate Recipe App Revolution from Apple!
Apple is stepping into the culinary world with the introduction of its latest feature for Apple News+ subscribers, known as Apple News+ Food. This innovative section allows users to search, discover, save, and cook recipes from a host of renowned publishing partners. Set to launch in April as part of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, this feature aims to enhance the cooking experience for users in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
What is Apple News+ Food?
Unlike other recipe apps that aggregate content from various online sources, Apple News+ Food focuses exclusively on recipes from its existing publishers. This approach ensures that users have access to high-quality, curated content.
Initial Launch and Partnerships
At its launch, Apple News+ Food will feature over 30 publishing partners, expanding from its current testing phase with 20 partners. Some well-known contributors include:
- Allrecipes
- Bon Appétit
- Food & Wine
- Good Food
- Serious Eats
- Epicurious
- Good Housekeeping
- Better Homes & Gardens
- Southern Living
- Delish
- Real Simple
- Country Living
With this extensive network, users will have access to tens of thousands of recipes, all designed to cater to a variety of culinary preferences.
How to Access Apple News+ Food
iPhone and iPad users can easily find the new Food section by navigating to the Today feed within the Apple News app. Here’s what to expect:
- A featured recipe curated by Apple’s editorial team.
- A collection of food-related stories.
- A broader recipe catalog.
- Links to the Food+ recipe catalog and saved recipes.
Even users without an Apple News+ subscription can access select food stories and recipes.
Personalized Recipe Experience
Users will enjoy personalized recommendations based on their interactions within the app. The Food+ section will display:
- Daily updated featured recipes.
- Recommended stories tailored to user interests.
- Links to saved recipes and themed collections.
This level of personalization enhances user engagement and satisfaction.
Searching and Saving Recipes
Users seeking specific recipes can utilize the recipe catalog and apply filters such as:
- Dinner
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Under 30 minutes
Each recipe is designed to be clean and ad-free, providing a seamless reading experience. Key details such as ingredients, cooking steps, and times are presented clearly, accompanied by enticing photos.
Additional Features
Apple has included several convenient features to enhance usability:
- Tap on an ingredient to view the quantity needed.
- Start a cooking timer directly from the recipe instructions.
- A dedicated cooking mode that keeps the screen on and enlarges text for easy reading.
Limitations of Apple News+ Food
Despite its many features, Apple News+ Food does not currently allow users to add personal recipes or import/export recipes from external sources. Additionally, saving recipes directly from social media platforms is not supported, which may limit the app’s appeal to users who discover recipes on sites like TikTok and Instagram.
Conclusion
With the launch of Apple News+ Food, Apple is strategically positioning itself within the recipe app market, presenting new competition for independent developers. While the feature enhances the user experience and provides significant content for cooking enthusiasts, it also highlights the challenges smaller developers face in a landscape increasingly dominated by tech giants. To access Apple News+ Food, a subscription is required, priced at $12.99/month in the U.S. and varying prices in other regions.
For more information on related apps and features, visit Apple News+ or check out our guide on cooking apps.
