NPR’s making big improvements to its app for iOS users - bringing you all of the stories, shows, podcasts and headlines you love from public radio right in the palm of your hand. In the new app you can:
- Hit play at the top of your screen to listen to a mix of on-demand news from NPR and WFIU, plus your favorite public radio podcasts.
- Follow your favorite podcasts, receive notifications of new episodes, and browse podcasts from NPR, WFIU and all of public radio.
- Stream live coverage and analysis during breaking news events.
- Find hand curated collections from our editors of the best stories and podcast episodes, plus deep dives into some of the biggest stories of the day.
- See richer visuals delivering videos, graphics and more in our stories.
- Enjoy enhanced stability and speed to give you the best app experience.
NPR plans to keep building and improving your iOS NPR app experience. If there are features or changes you would like to see, NPR welcomes your feedback.
The upgraded app is rolling out as an automatic update. You can also manually update your app in the App Store.
So, what's moving where?
Reading top stories
You'll find a "Top Headlines" box right near the top of the new Home screen. Tap "More >" to see the latest news stories you need. Dig into dozens of additional stories by tapping "Browse Topics."
Listening to shows and podcasts
Looking for your favorite shows from NPR and WFIU? Just tap "Podcasts" in the bottom navigation bar and browse through a broad mix of national and local shows and podcasts. You'll also find Morning Edition and All Things Considered there under the "Daily News Shows" header. Or, you can tap the magnifying glass in the top right of the app and do a quick search for your favorite shows.
Listening to live station streams
To hear the live stream from WFIU, scroll down to the "Live Radio" section of the Home screen, or tap the My NPR icon in the bottom right and tap the play button in the My Local Station section.
Listening to your playlist
You can now access your playlist in two ways. Tap "My NPR" in the bottom right and tap the play button next to "My Playlist" – or go to the settings icon in the top left and tap "My Playlist."
Managing your notifications
Tap the settings icon in the upper left corner, then tap Notifications to change your preferences.
Managing your font size
Font size can be increased in your device's settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text.
To make way for sweeping improvements to the NPR app, the NPR One app on iOS will officially shut down on February 29th.
To address any other comments or questions, feel free to contact NPR.