Mobile News Apps Market Report 2025

This Mobile News Apps Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The mobile news apps market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.14 billion in 2024 to $15.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of smartphones, improved internet connectivity, the rise of citizen journalism, growing demand for localized content, and the expansion of 4G and 5G networks, which have enhanced access to digital news platforms.

The mobile news apps market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period will be driven by increasing literacy rates, the expansion of paid and premium news services, the growth of video news content, the rise of mobile-first content, and the increasing adoption of social media for news consumption. Key trends include the adoption of AI and machine learning for personalized news delivery, the integration of multimedia formats, the emergence of augmented reality (AR) in news consumption, advancements in user experience (UX) design, and ongoing technological innovations.

The increasing preference for digital media is expected to drive the expansion of the mobile news app market. Digital media encompasses content that is created, stored, and transmitted in digital formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics, primarily accessed through the internet and electronic devices. Its rising popularity is attributed to its global reach, cost-effectiveness, and ability to provide personalized experiences. The shift toward digital media has had a profound impact on mobile news app consumption by offering greater convenience, customization, and real-time access to information, leading users to move away from traditional media sources. For example, in February 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, an independent Commonwealth statutory authority, reported that social media became the primary news source for 46% of individuals aged 18-24 in 2023, up from 28% the previous year. As a result, the growing preference for digital media is fueling the expansion of the mobile news app market.

Leading companies in the mobile news app market are prioritizing artificial intelligence advancements, such as AI-powered news apps, to gain a competitive edge and enhance user experiences. An AI news app is a digital platform that employs artificial intelligence algorithms to curate, personalize, and deliver news content tailored to individual user preferences, improving engagement and efficiency in news consumption. For instance, in November 2024, Particle, a US-based technology and media startup, introduced the Particle AI-Powered News Reader App. This app features AI-generated summaries with multiple perspectives, a simplified “explain-like-I’m-5” mode, audio versions, and tools to counteract filter bubbles through its “opposite sides” feature. Additionally, it includes interactive elements such as an AI chatbot for inquiries, highlighted quotes, and journalist profiles to enhance user engagement. With integrations of advanced AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google AI, the app aims to transform news consumption by providing diverse story perspectives while supporting publishers through source linking and traffic redirection.

In April 2024, Yahoo, a US-based web services provider and media technology company, acquired the Artefact app for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to incorporate Artefact’s AI-driven personalization technology into Yahoo’s existing products, particularly the Yahoo News app. By leveraging Artefact’s advanced algorithms that recommend articles based on individual interests and reading habits, Yahoo seeks to enhance its ability to deliver customized news content to users. Artefact, a US-based personalized news aggregator app created by Instagram’s co-founders, specializes in AI-powered content curation and user engagement.

Major players in the mobile news apps market are Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Fox Corporation, Sky News, Bloomberg, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Thomson Reuters Corp, The New York Times Company, Cable News Network (CNN), American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Associated Press (AP), USA Today Network, CBS Corporation, Reddit Inc., BuzzFeed Inc., Guardian Media Group, National Public Radio, Yahoo, SmartNews, Flipboard Inc., CNET Networks, Particle Media Inc., and Read It Later Inc. (Pocket).

North America was the largest region in the mobile news apps market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mobile news apps report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the mobile news apps market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Mobile news applications (apps) are smartphone-based platforms that deliver real-time news, articles, and updates from various sources, covering categories such as politics, entertainment, sports, and technology. These apps provide a convenient and accessible format for users to stay informed while on the go.

The main types of mobile news apps include news aggregators, publisher-specific apps, and social news apps. News aggregators compile and organize content from multiple sources into a single interface for easy access. These apps are designed for operating systems such as iOS, Android, and Windows, with revenue models including subscription-based, advertising-based, and freemium options. The primary end users of mobile news apps include individuals and enterprises.

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The mobile news apps market includes revenues earned by entities such as real-time news updates, in-depth analysis and opinion pieces., local news coverage, and interactive and multimedia content. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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