How to Stop Apple News from Popping Up
Are you tired of Apple News popping up unexpectedly on your iPhone or iPad? Whether it’s interrupting your work or just annoying you, it’s understandable to want to disable this feature. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to stop Apple News from popping up on your device.
1. Disable Notifications
The first step to stopping Apple News from popping up is to disable notifications for the app. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Notifications.”
3. Find “Apple News” in the list of apps and tap on it.
4. Toggle off the “Allow Notifications” switch.
2. Turn Off Background App Refresh
Background App Refresh allows apps to update content in the background, which can cause Apple News to pop up unexpectedly. Here’s how to turn it off:
1. In the “Settings” app, scroll down and tap on “General.”
2. Tap on “Background App Refresh.”
3. Scroll down and find “Apple News” in the list of apps.
4. Toggle off the “Background App Refresh” switch for Apple News.
3. Remove Apple News from the Today View
The Today View is a feature on the iPhone and iPad that displays a summary of your apps and other information. If Apple News is included in the Today View, it may pop up unexpectedly. Here’s how to remove it:
1. Open the “Settings” app.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Today View.”
3. Swipe left to view the next page of apps and widgets.
4. Find “Apple News” and tap on the “x” next to it to remove it from the Today View.
4. Reset Location & Privacy Permissions
If Apple News is still popping up, it may be due to location and privacy permissions. Here’s how to reset them:
1. In the “Settings” app, tap on “Privacy.”
2. Scroll down and tap on “Location Services.”
3. Tap on “Apple News.”
4. Toggle off the “Location Services” switch.
5. Tap on “System Services” and toggle off “Location-Based Apple News.”
By following these steps, you should be able to stop Apple News from popping up on your device. If you still encounter issues, consider contacting Apple Support for further assistance.
