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The New York Times
The New York Times is a digital newspaper with apps, newsletters, podcasts and subscription extras. It is particularly good at maintaining a dependable daily briefing while funding ambitious long-form work.
Runs on
Web
Android
iOS
Available on
Web
App Store
Play Store
Built for
Education
Everyday Users
Overview
What is The New York Times?
What reading it feels like
The homepage balances breaking news with investigations, analysis, opinion, culture and service journalism. Live blogs are useful during elections and major events, while article pages support saved stories, audio playback and adjustable text. The reporting is strongest on US politics and international affairs, though the mix can feel New York-centric. Cooking, Games, Wirecutter and The Athletic sit beside the newsroom but do not all come with every subscription.
Understanding the subscription
A small number of articles can usually be read without paying, but the meter changes and registration may be required. Introductory offers are common; renewal pricing is higher and varies by market, billing channel and promotion.
| Plan | Typical access |
|---|---|
| News | Core journalism and news app |
| All Access | News, Games, Cooking, The Athletic and Wirecutter |
| Standalone | Games or Cooking separately |
Capabilities
Key features
Listen while commuting
Narrated articles and podcasts in the app
Play daily puzzles
Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and crosswords
Build cooking collections
Save recipes and organize personal recipe boxes
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