iPhone and iPad users will soon get a major upgrade to their digital cooking experience with the launch of Apple News+ Food, Apple said Friday. It’s a comprehensive culinary platform that transforms the devices into interactive kitchen companions.
Launching in April with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple News+ Food promises to help home cooks discover, save and follow recipes and more from world-renowned food publications.
Apple News+ Food coming in iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4
Apple News+ Food will integrate with the existing News app. It will offer subscribers access to an extensive Recipe Catalog featuring constantly updated content from prestigious culinary authorities including Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food, Allrecipes and Serious Eats. For cooking enthusiasts, this means having a professional culinary library right at their fingertips.
For anyone whose feeds are full of food-related items, the launch of Apple News+ Food represents a big expansion of Apple’s digital service offerings. It positions the company as a major player in the digital culinary space. Apple said the service will become available with the iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates, automatically appearing in subscribers’ Apple News apps this April.
Hopefully, the recipes and guides will offer straightforward help, unlike many internet articles that front-load pages of tiresome information for search-engine optimization.
Cook mode and offline access
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One of the most notable features is the new cook mode, which addresses a common frustration among digital recipe users. It displays step-by-step instructions in full screen. That makes it easier to follow recipes while cooking without having to constantly scroll or touch the screen with messy hands. Apple designed the format to be clear and easy to read, even from a distance.
The service also solves the problem of spotty kitchen internet connections by allowing users to save recipes for offline access. This feature ensures that favorite recipes are always available, whether users are cooking at a vacation rental or in an area with limited connectivity.
Restaurant reviews, eating and buying guides
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Beyond recipes, subscribers will gain access to curated content covering restaurant reviews, healthy eating guides and kitchen equipment recommendations. Apple News editors will handpick stories and features, helping users discover new cooking techniques, dining destinations and culinary trends.
Availability and pricing
While the full service will become available exclusively to Apple News+ subscribers, Apple says it will make select recipes and stories accessible to non-subscribers, allowing them to sample the service’s offerings. This approach gives casual users a chance to explore the platform before committing to the full subscription, which costs $12.99 per month and includes access to hundreds of premium publications.
For existing Apple News+ subscribers, this addition comes at no extra cost, effectively adding a comprehensive cooking companion to their current subscription benefits. This integration into the familiar Apple News interface means users won’t need to download additional apps or manage separate subscriptions to access premium cooking content.
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