Is there a widget for BBC News?

Widgets are currently available for smartphones running Android versions 1.6 to 2.3. We will offer widgets for Android 3.0 and above in a later release. Widgets give you an at-a-glance view of the headlines, right on your Android homescreen.

Does BBC News have a widget for iPhone?

We’re pleased to announce that a BBC Sounds widget is now available on iOS 14.4 and above. This feature is available on BBC Sounds app version 2.2. 0. The widget will give you quick access to the schedule of your favourite BBC radio station so you can see what’s on now and next at a glance.

Why has my BBC News app changed?

As explained recently by Robin Pembrooke, head of our product team, we are making changes both to the app and the BBC News website in order to make our content work better on mobile and tablet, to meet the big shift we are seeing towards mobile news consumption.

How do I get BBC widget?

To add the widget to the homescreen: find an available space on the screen and then press to bring up a list of widgets. Choose from BBC Sport Headlines (4×1) or BBC Sport Headlines (2×2), then choose which category to follow. The list of available categories is: Top stories.

How do I get News widget?

Add the Google News app widget

1. On your Android device, touch and hold the Home screen.
2. Tap Widgets .
3. Touch and hold the Google News widget. Images of your Home screens appear.
4. Slide the widget to where you want it and lift your finger.

How do I customize my news widget on my iPhone?

Personalize your news

1. Open News for the first time, tap Following, then tap. next to channels and topics you want to follow.
2. Tap Discover Channels at the bottom of the screen, then tap. for each channel you want to follow.

How do I get news widgets on my iPhone?

To add the Google News Briefing widget on your iPhone or iPad:

1. Touch and hold the home screen.
2. In the top left, tap Add .
3. Search for the Google News app and tap it.
4. To select the widget size, swipe right or left.
5. Tap Add widget.
6. Place the widget on your home screen.
7. In the top right, tap Done.

How do I edit BBC News app?

Go to the Add Topics section and tap on the Manage tab. You can also access the same screen by tapping on the Edit icon in the top navigation bar.

Is there a new BBC News app?

Last Wednesday saw the launch of the new BBC News App for mobile devices and tablets. The BBC promised it will be a “great experience”, however the reviews in the App store are less than positive with an average rating of currently just 2 out of 5 stars and some very angry reviews.

How do I get my News widget back?

Add the Google News app widget

1. Touch and hold the home screen.
2. In the top left, tap Add .
3. Search for the Google News app and tap it.
4. To select the widget size, swipe right or left.
5. Tap Add widget.
6. Place the widget on your home screen.
7. In the top right, tap Done.

How do I get News headlines on my home screen?