Apple News to feature 2018 Midterm Elections section for ‘fact-based’ news
Apple is launching a new 2018 Midterm Elections section within the News app for readers in the United States, sharing ‘fact-based’ news from reliable sources selected by Apple News’ team of editors.
The new addition to the News app is described as a place for providing a new resource for timely, trustworthy midterm election information and helping news seekers access the most important reporting and analysis from a diverse set of publishers.
Apple is currently highlighting the FIFA World Cup within the News app, and last month a special Royal Wedding section appeared in the United Kingdom dedicated to articles and videos surrounding the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Apple News editor-in-chief, Lauren Kern said within an official press release published on Monday that Apple News aims to be a responsible steward to help readers understand the candidates through a selection of ‘fact-based’ news.
Today more than ever people want information from reliable sources, especially when it comes to making voting decisions, said Lauren Kern, editor-in-chief of Apple News. An election is not just a contest; it should raise conversations and spark national discourse. By presenting quality news from trustworthy sources and curating a diverse range of opinions, Apple News aims to be a responsible steward of those conversations and help readers understand the candidates and the issues.
According to Apple, in addition to presenting coverage from Fox News, Vox and other publishers, Apple News will offer exclusive features, including…
- The Washington Post’s “Election Now,” a dashboard that brings to life important primary races by contextualizing key data like current polling, what pundits are saying and survey data on voter enthusiasm.
- A weekly briefing from Axios, featuring analysis of the most important developments as the primaries unfold.
- Politico’s “Races to Watch,” which looks at a collection of races offering important themes and trends to voters.
The Apple News 2018 Midterm Elections section is available to readers in the US and will continue through the elections in November.