Best news apps for your iPhone 4

The way most of us consume news has changed in so many different ways in recent years – and the iPhone 4 has helped to take this to another level.

Although many people still read a newspaper or catch radio or TV news broadcasts throughout the day, the development of mobile internet technology has transformed the speed at which we can consume the latest headlines. As increasing numbers of us use our mobile phones to stay up to date with all the latest, more and more traditional news providers are turning the technology to their advantage by developing apps.

But with so many newspapers and TV stations putting apps onto the market, it can be hard to differentiate between providers who seem to be offering roughly the same thing. Obviously, the ones you choose to download onto your iPhone are likely to depend on your preferences when it comes to your newspaper choice and political stance – but in terms of pure technology and usability, here’s some of our favourites.

BBC News
While other apps may have flashier graphics or features, the one thing you can be sure of is the quality of the news from the BBC. Generally recognised as the world’s most reputable news source, this app keeps you up to date with all the latest headlines, video clips and audio reports from across world.

The Guardian
This leftie newspaper has invested heavily in its app technology – and it shows in the design and ease of use of the software. One of its key advantages is the ability to read content offline – which could come in handy if much of your commuting involves going to places where there’s little or no signal, such as the London Underground network.

Daily Telegraph
Another newspaper app – but it’s an attractive proposition due to being free. With regularly updated video content and a feature which allows readers to become citizen journalists and report on things they’ve seen or done, it’s a great package.

The Sun
If tabloid-style news and celebrity gossip is what you’re after, there’s few better places to go than The Sun. Although not the flashiest piece of software you’ll see on the iPhone, it’s a solid application that will turn your pay as you go mobile phone into a one-stop shop for news on your favourite stars.

Thomson Reuters News Pro
As one of the world’s foremost news agencies, you’d expect Reuters to have almost unrivalled coverage of all of the big stories. However, what sets this piece of software apart from the rest is the ability to choose content depending on your location. Its stock market information tool is also handy if you want to keep a keen eye on the latest finance news.