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UPDATE 14 May 2024

Apple News+ introduces Quartiles, a new original spelling game, and Offline Mode for subscribers

Quartiles, a new original spelling game, and Offline Mode, are shown on two iPhone 15 Pro devices.
Apple News+ introduced Quartiles, a new original spelling game, and Offline Mode for subscribers to access recent and personalised News content without Wi-Fi or a mobile network.
Apple News+ introduced Quartiles, a new original spelling game available to News+ subscribers in the US and Canada, and a new Offline Mode that automatically provides recent and personalised News content for subscribers when they’re not connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile network. Both features are available with iOS 17.5 or later for News+ subscribers.1
“We’re always working to improve the experience for our News+ subscribers,” said Lauren Kern, editor-in-chief of Apple News. “Our new daily word game Quartiles is a fun addition to our popular crossword offerings. And Offline Mode makes it easy to access the hundreds of magazines, newspapers, narrated articles and more included in a News+ subscription — no matter where you are.”1
Quartiles challenges players to form words by selecting tiles containing two to four letters, and users collect points based on word length. New puzzles are available each day, and players can also choose to share a Quartiles puzzle with other News+ subscribers.
Quartiles is the latest addition to the Puzzles collection available to News+ subscribers. With iOS 17, Apple introduced a daily crossword and mini crossword puzzle for News+ subscribers in the US and Canada. News+ subscribers can also access a new Puzzles Scoreboard to see personalised stats and streaks for each puzzle, including their solve rate and their longest streak.
Apple News+ subscribers can now enjoy Offline Mode on iPhone and iPad to automatically download Top Stories and full magazine issues to access later, without Wi-Fi or a mobile connection. When the device is back online, downloaded content will automatically refresh, and downloads will be optimised to maximise space on the device.
Offline Mode is shown on an iPhone 15 Pro.
With Offline Mode, users can download Top Stories, full magazine issues and puzzles to access later when they’re not connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile connection.
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  1. Quartiles is available to News+ subscribers in the US and Canada. Some features available in selected markets.

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