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Apple ID6748605459
Bundle IDcom.damistings.rootnews
SellerSeller
Min iOS16.0
Min macOS13.0
Device familiesiphone
Released2025-08-28
Copyright© 2025 Root Labs OÜ
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What’s New Version 3.5
Introducing Globe - explore the world, country by country.
• Globe: Tap any country on a 3D interactive globe to read its editorial briefing and the latest news tagged to it.
• Country briefings: From state of play to what's next, refreshed weekly.
• News by country: Recent stories from every country with coverage, in Root's signature in-app reading format.
• Performance & polish: Smoother animations, sharper visuals, and a more responsive feel throughout.
5 minutes a day. Fully informed.
Description
The fastest way to read & understand the news.
Root news uses AI to scan thousands of articles every day, filters out the clickbait and clutter, and shows you only what actually matters - broken down in clear, scannable briefings you can read in seconds or dig into for context.
No algorithm guessing what you'll click. No filler. Just the stories that matter, surfaced fast.
WHY
Globe - Explore the world, country by country. Tap any country to read a full editorial briefing on its politics, economy, and what to watch - plus the latest news tagged to it.
Signal - Your daily news dashboard. The biggest stories broken down with deep analysis: background, key players, both sides, what's next. Plus a personalized audio briefing, refreshed twice daily.
Editorial Briefings - Every story comes with bullet-point summaries you can scan in seconds. Tap to expand into a full deep-dive with context, key terms explained, and why it matters.
Expand for Depth - Go deeper on any story with one tap. Get the full context, see both sides, understand complex topics in plain language.
10 Categories - World, US Politics, Tech, AI, Crypto, Business, Science, Health, Sports, Culture.
Real-Time Updates - Updated around the clock so you never fall behind.
HOW IT WORKS
We monitor global news sources continuously, score stories by importance, and surface only what's worth your attention. No clickbait. No filler. No opinion pieces disguised as news.
Like having a newsroom working for you 24/7.
5 minutes a day. Fully informed.
News should be efficient. That's why we built Root.
Free to download, no ads. Subscribe to Root Pro for Signal briefings, audio + text dailies, Globe country briefings, and AI-powered analysis on every story.
Terms: rootnews.app/terms | Privacy: rootnews.app/privacy
Support: support@rootnews.app
In-App Purchases US pricing
Root Pro Subscription
(Annual) · Yearly 3-day free trial$29.99
(Monthly) · Monthly 3-day free trial$4.99
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887645712v3.52026-07-01 12:18:06
Introducing Globe - explore the world, country by country.
• Globe: Tap any country on a 3D interactive globe to read its editorial briefing and the latest news tagged to it.
• Country briefings: From state of play to what's next, refreshed weekly.
• News by country: Recent stories from every country with coverage, in Root's signature in-app reading format.
• Performance & polish: Smoother animations, sharper visuals, and a more responsive feel throughout.
5 minutes a day. Fully informed.
Build 886736319v3.32026-06-10 10:41:19
Performance improvements and reliability fixes.
Build 886788317v3.42026-06-10 23:26:20
Smoother onboarding, a more compelling Pro experience, and behind-the-scenes reliability improvements that keep your Signal feed updated without interruption.
Build 886573900v3.22026-06-05 23:54:36
A round of UI polish and bug fixes across the app.
Build 885671819v3.12026-05-14 21:06:16
• Updated daily reminder for a fresher nudge each day
• Layout polish across Home and Signal
• Performance improvements and minor fixes
Build 885618309v3.02026-05-13 21:26:44
• Introducing Signal - your daily news dashboard with deep analysis on today's biggest stories
• Design/UX improvements throughout
Build 885284443v2.92026-05-05 23:16:48
• New progress bar for tracking read articles
• Light/dark mode toggle on the home screen
• Visual refinements and polish
Build 885165602v2.82026-05-02 21:09:11
- Redesigned Daily Brief with structured story cards per category
- Updated Settings screen design
- UI polish and performance improvements
Build 885116329v2.72026-05-01 09:39:41
- Redesigned Settings screen
- Updated category icons
- Minor UI improvements and bug fixes
Build 884824337v2.62026-04-24 08:47:14
- Improved sub-category filter layout
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Build 884519465v2.52026-04-15 08:29:07
- Various UI improvements and performance enhancements.
- Track what you've read: articles you tap "Read more" on are now marked as read with visual indicators.
- Streak tracking: build a daily streak and view your activity calendar.
Build 884414028v2.42026-04-12 17:34:15
- Go Deeper now gives you structured breakdowns: key players, impact analysis, full context, and balanced perspectives - all in one tap.
- Daily Brief redesigned with per-category sections for faster scanning.
- Improved glossary: tappable terms are now easier to spot.
- Various UI improvements and performance enhancements.
Build 884188642v2.32026-04-07 09:45:26
Performance improvements.
Build 884023495v2.22026-04-01 19:32:02
- Redesigned, cleaner article experience
- Visual polish across the app
- Bug Fixes & Perfomance Enhancement
Build 883351379v2.12026-03-15 10:10:43
Tap to Understand - tap underlined terms in articles to instantly learn what they mean
Redesigned Daily Brief - cleaner layout with animated audio player
Go Deeper - reimagined AI tools to help you understand any story faster
UI polish and improvements throughout
Build 882977895v2.02026-03-04 00:55:09
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Build 882537726v1.92026-02-26 09:05:19
What's New:
• Daily Brief - Your personalized news briefing, available as text or audio. Choose your topics, pick a voice, and listen on the go with lock screen controls.
• Ask Root - Tap into any article and ask follow-up questions powered by AI. Get deeper context without leaving the app.
• Smarter Notifications - Set a daily reminder during setup so you never miss your brief.
• Improved Article Logic - Better article variety across all categories, fresher stories, and more natural deep-dive summaries.
Both premium features are available with Root Pro.
Build 882305839v1.82026-02-10 08:42:41
Minor Bug Fixes!
Build 880763986v1.72025-12-18 07:46:51
• Expand any headline for instant context
• Sign in with Apple to save your preferences
• Cleaner card design
• Bug fixes & performance improvements
News that respects your time - now even faster.
Build 879946884v1.62025-11-25 11:01:25
Improvement on Smart Filters, AI-powered Top Story rankings, and improved content quality.
Build 878542570v1.52025-10-01 09:19:49
Root is the fastest way to stay informed. Let AI filter the noise and deliver you the facts. Stay informed in under 5 minutes per day.
This update: performance improvements and bug fixes.
Build 877999929v1.42025-09-18 21:45:59
Root is the fastest way to stay informed.
Let AI filter the noise and deliver you the facts. Get the world’s key stories in 3 minutes, not 30.
This update: performance improvements and small fixes.
Build 877815440v1.32025-09-04 07:24:20
Bug fixes and performance optimizations. Improved app stability and user experience.
Build 877758650v1.22025-09-02 14:30:36
Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations
Build 876378310v1.12025-08-28 15:10:02
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Introducing Globe - explore the world, country by country.
• Globe: Tap any country on a 3D interactive globe to read its editorial briefing and the latest new
✎
description updated
The fastest way to read & understand the news.
Root news uses AI to scan thousands of articles every day, filters out the clickbait and clutter, and shows you
✎
subtitle updated
Fast summaries & analysis
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name updated
Root News: Smart Daily Brief
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Version 3.5 released
Introducing Globe - explore the world, country by country.
• Globe: Tap any country on a 3D interactive globe to read its editorial briefing and the latest news tagged to it.
• Country briefings: From state of play to what's next, refreshe
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Version 3.4 released
Smoother onboarding, a more compelling Pro experience, and behind-the-scenes reliability improvements that keep your Signal feed updated without interruption.
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Version 3.3 released
Performance improvements and reliability fixes.
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Version 3.2 released
A round of UI polish and bug fixes across the app.
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Version 3.1 released
• Updated daily reminder for a fresher nudge each day
• Layout polish across Home and Signal
• Performance improvements and minor fixes
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Version 3.0 released
• Introducing Signal - your daily news dashboard with deep analysis on today's biggest stories
• Design/UX improvements throughout
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Version 2.9 released
• New progress bar for tracking read articles
• Light/dark mode toggle on the home screen
• Visual refinements and polish
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Version 2.8 released
- Redesigned Daily Brief with structured story cards per category
- Updated Settings screen design
- UI polish and performance improvements
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Version 2.7 released
- Redesigned Settings screen
- Updated category icons
- Minor UI improvements and bug fixes
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Version 2.6 released
- Improved sub-category filter layout
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
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Version 2.5 released
- Various UI improvements and performance enhancements.
- Track what you've read: articles you tap "Read more" on are now marked as read with visual indicators.
- Streak tracking: build a daily streak and view your activity calendar.
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Version 2.4 released
- Go Deeper now gives you structured breakdowns: key players, impact analysis, full context, and balanced perspectives - all in one tap.
- Daily Brief redesigned with per-category sections for faster scanning.
- Improved glossary: tappable
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Version 2.3 released
Performance improvements.
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Version 2.2 released
- Redesigned, cleaner article experience
- Visual polish across the app
- Bug Fixes & Perfomance Enhancement
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Version 2.1 released
Tap to Understand - tap underlined terms in articles to instantly learn what they mean
Redesigned Daily Brief - cleaner layout with animated audio player
Go Deeper - reimagined AI tools to help you understand any story faster
UI polish and
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Version 2.0 released
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Version 1.9 released
What's New:
• Daily Brief - Your personalized news briefing, available as text or audio. Choose your topics, pick a voice, and listen on the go with lock screen controls.
• Ask Root - Tap into any article and ask follow-up questions power
◆
Version 1.8 released
Minor Bug Fixes!
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Version 1.7 released
• Expand any headline for instant context
• Sign in with Apple to save your preferences
• Cleaner card design
• Bug fixes & performance improvements
News that respects your time - now even faster.
◆
Version 1.6 released
Improvement on Smart Filters, AI-powered Top Story rankings, and improved content quality.
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Version 1.5 released
Root is the fastest way to stay informed. Let AI filter the noise and deliver you the facts. Stay informed in under 5 minutes per day.
This update: performance improvements and bug fixes.
◆
Version 1.4 released
Root is the fastest way to stay informed.
Let AI filter the noise and deliver you the facts. Get the world’s key stories in 3 minutes, not 30.
This update: performance improvements and small fixes.
◆
Version 1.3 released
Bug fixes and performance optimizations. Improved app stability and user experience.
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Version 1.2 released
Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations
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Version 1.1 released