Introduction
The Apple News app is a pre-installed app on all iPhones and iPads, but you can hide it if you don’t use it. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to hide the Apple News app from your device.
Hiding the Apple News App on iPhone
Method 1: Using the Home Screen
- Long-press on the Apple News app icon until it starts to jiggle.
- Tap on the "X" icon that appears in the top-left corner of the app icon.
- Confirm that you want to delete the app by tapping on "Delete."
Method 2: Using the App Library
- Swipe from left to right on the Home Screen to access the App Library.
- Search for the Apple News app using the search bar.
- Long-press on the app icon and select "Move to App Library."
Hiding the Apple News App on iPad
Method 1: Using the Home Screen
- Long-press on the Apple News app icon until a context menu appears.
- Select "Remove App" from the menu.
- Confirm that you want to delete the app by tapping on "Delete."
Method 2: Using the Settings App
- Open the Settings app on your iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on "General."
- Select "iPad Storage."
- Find and tap on the "News" app.
- **Toggle the "Show App on Home Screen" switch to "Off."
Removing Apple News App from Widgets
iPhone
- Long-press on a widget that contains the Apple News app.
- Tap on the "Edit Widget" button.
- Uncheck the Apple News app and tap on "Save."
iPad
- Long-press on a widget that contains the Apple News app.
- Tap on the "Edit" button in the top-right corner.
- Uncheck the Apple News app and tap on "Done."
Restoring the Apple News App
If you decide you want to restore the Apple News app, you can do so by following these steps:
iPhone
- Open the App Store on your iPhone.
- Search for the Apple News app and tap on the "Get" button.
- Enter your Apple ID password to install the app.
iPad
- Open the App Store on your iPad.
- **Tap on the "Search" tab.
- Enter Apple News in the search bar.
- Tap on the Apple News app icon and then on the "Get" button.
- Enter your Apple ID password to install the app.
Table of App Removal Methods
| Device | Method |
|---|---|
| iPhone | Using Home Screen |
| iPhone | Using App Library |
| iPad | Using Home Screen |
| iPad | Using Settings App |
Conclusion
Hiding the Apple News app on your iPhone or iPad is a simple process that can be completed in a few easy steps. Whether you’re trying to declutter your Home Screen or simply don’t use the app, you can use the instructions provided above to hide it quickly and effortlessly. Remember that if you ever change your mind, you can easily restore the app by following the steps outlined in the "Restoring the Apple News App" section.
FAQ about How to Hide Apple News App on iPhone and iPad
1. How can I hide the Apple News app on my iPhone?
- From the home screen, touch and hold the News app icon until you see the app icons wiggling.
- Tap the "-" icon in the upper-left corner of the News app icon.
- Tap the "Remove" button to confirm the deletion.
2. How do I hide the Apple News app on my iPad?
- On your iPad’s home screen, press and hold on the News app until a menu appears.
- Tap the "Remove App" button in the menu.
- Tap the "Remove" button in the confirmation dialog to complete the action.
3. Can I hide the News app without deleting it?
- Yes, you can hide the News app by placing it in an App Library folder.
- On your iPhone or iPad’s home screen, tap and hold the News app icon until you see the app icons wiggling.
- Drag the News app icon to the side of the screen and drop it into the App Library.
4. How do I restore the News app after hiding it?
- If you hid the News app but didn’t delete it, you can find it in the App Library.
- Swipe left on your home screen to access the App Library.
- Search for the News app and tap on it to open it.
5. If I delete the News app, can I get it back?
- Yes, you can redownload the News app from the App Store.
- Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Search for "Apple News" and tap the "Get" button.
- Enter your Apple ID password or use Face ID/Touch ID to confirm the download.
6. Why can’t I find the News app on my home screen?
- The News app may have been hidden in an App Library folder.
- Swipe left on your home screen to access the App Library.
- Search for the News app and tap on it to open it.
7. Can I disable the News app from showing on my lock screen?
- Yes, you can disable the News app from showing on your lock screen.
- Go to Settings > Notifications > News.
- Toggle off the "Show on Lock Screen" option.
8. Can I make it so the News app doesn’t send me notifications?
- Yes, you can disable notifications from the News app.
- Go to Settings > Notifications > News.
- Toggle off the "Allow Notifications" option.
9. How do I report inappropriate or offensive content in the News app?
- Open the News app and tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the article or story.
- Scroll down and tap on "Report."
10. Where can I find more help with the News app?
- You can visit the Apple Support website for more help with the News app: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202723
