The Economist on iPhone and iPad

Unlock a fresh perspective

• The full print edition delivered to your iPhone or iPad by 9pm London time (4pm New York time) each Thursday
• Switch easily between reading and listening with The Economist in audio
• The apps are free to download from the App Store and include free access to the editor’s highlights
• Print or online subscribers receive full access to each week’s issue

Each Thursday by 9pm London time (4pm New York time) the full print edition will be available to download for reading on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, with all articles fully cached for reading even when you don’t have an internet connection.

We have reformatted the newspaper to make the most of these devices while retaining the familiar feel of The Economist, with all the articles, charts, maps and images from each week’s print edition. And we have included our audio edition so you can listen to every article, read by professional newscasters, with easy switching between reading and listening.

The apps are free to download from the App Store and everyone receives the editor’s highlights — a weekly selection of must-read articles.

Full digital access to subscribers

Full access to The Economist on iPhone and iPad will be free for current print or online subscribers.

If you have already activated your Economist online account, you will be able to use the same email address and password to access The Economist via the apps.

If you have not already activated your Economist online account, you can activate it from within the app. You will need to register or log in first then activate full access using your customer reference number (found on the address label of your weekly print copy).

If you are not a subscriber you can purchase a digital subscription from within the app or subscribe online

A digital subscription includes full access to The Economist on iPhone and iPad and The Economist online