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The Economist on iPhone and iPad

  • The apps are free to download and include free access to the editor's highlights
  • Print and digital subscribers receive full access to each week's issue
  • Each week's new issue can be downloaded to your device from 9pm UK time on Thursday
  • Switch easily between reading and listening with The Economist in audio

Learn more about The Economist on iPhone and iPad.

Learn more about a digital subscription to The Economist

If you do not have an iPhone or iPad, please watch this space for future launch announcements about alternative platforms

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  • The Economist on Kindle

    The full print edition of The Economist is also available on Kindle in the US and UK. You can purchase single issues to read on your Kindle or subscribe.

  • The Economist on Zinio

    Download The Economist to read on your PC, laptop or iPhone. An exact duplicate of the weekly print edition formatted in full colour.

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    Which MBA? features the world's top 100 MBA programmes in a customisable app. Weigh what is important and produce a personal ranking.

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  • The audio edition

    Download word-for-word recordings of all articles published in each weekly edition of The Economist.

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  • The Economist mobile edition

    Access content from The Economist anywhere for free at: m.economist.com

  • Coming soon The Economist on Android

    Please watch this space for further announcements about The Economist on Android.