NYTimes iPhone App

The NYTimes iPhone application is an app for your iPhone or iPod Touch, available from the iTunes App Store. It syncs via Wi-Fi or cellular network and downloads the news directly to your device. It has been designed to take advantage of the user interface and features of the iPhone.

The newest release of the application is version 3.0. If you have version 2.3.9 or earlier on your device, please upgrade it to take advantage of the new features and performance improvements. The questions and answers on this page describe version 3.0 of the app.

The NYTimes iPhone application delivers the latest news and multimedia to you, optimized for your iPhone.

The current version offers:

• All news sections from The Times, including blogs, video and slide shows
• The ability to read stored content (articles, blogs, images and slide shows) even when you're offline, in either landscape or portrait view
• Breaking news notifications that allow you to stay on top of major news events even when the application is closed
• A Favorites area for saved articles, and bookmarked sections and blogs
• A tool to share articles through e-mail, Facebook and Twitter
• Font size adjustment

If you're upgrading from a previous version of the app, you can see what's changed on our What's New page.

The NYTimes application is free to download and install, and includes some free content. However, to get unlimited access to all sections, you must become a digital subscriber. For more information, please see the Digital Subscriptions and Premium Products FAQ.

Please note that in the absence of a Wi-Fi connection, the NYTimes iPhone application uses your iPhone's cellular network connection to access and download content. Please check with your carrier to see whether you will be charged for usage, especially while traveling.

Yes. The NYTimes iPhone application includes advertisements.

The NYTimes iPhone application works on any iPhone or iPod Touch with operating system version 3.0 or later. The NYTimes application will not work on any other iPod device.

To determine your device's O.S., connect the device to your computer and refer to the appropriate Summary page in iTunes, or go to the Settings area on the device itself.

For more information on NYTimes apps available for other mobile devices, refer to the Mobile Help section of NYTimes.com.

You can get the NYTimes iPhone application for free from the App Store on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can also download it to your computer through the App Store in iTunes: www.itunes.com/appstore/ (this link will open iTunes). In order to use the App Store, you may need to upgrade to the latest version of the iPhone/iPod operating system, and the latest version of iTunes.

You can access the NYTimes mobile site through your phone's Web browser, but it requires a continuous Internet connection. The NYTimes iPhone application allows you to store recent news on your device for later offline reading. Also, the NYTimes iPhone app formats the news for optimized reading and navigation on your iPhone.

The Times Reader software also allows for offline reading, but it is designed for laptops and desktops running Windows, Mac OS or Linux. If you are a digital subscriber with a package that includes tablet apps, you will have access to the Times Reader application. For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions About Times Reader.

You can access the Favorites area from the main app toolbar. From Favorites, you can view saved articles and access your bookmarked sections and blogs. For more information, see "How do I bookmark a section or blog?" and "How do I save an article?"

Note that the bookmarking feature in Favorites replaces the customizable toolbar settings available in an earlier version of the NYTimes application. If you saved articles using version 2.3.9 or earlier of the app, those articles will now be located in the Favorites area on the Articles tab.

You can save an article by adding it to the Favorites area.

First, open the full article view by tapping any headline on a summary screen. Next, tap the star button in the bottom right corner of the article. You can then access the Articles tab of the Favorites area at any time by tapping the Favorites button on the toolbar at the bottom of any article summary screen.

If you saved articles using version 2.3.9 or earlier of the app, those articles will now be located in the Favorites area on the Articles tab.

You can bookmark the sections and blogs you frequently access by adding them to the Favorites area.

To add one of your preferred sections or blogs to the Favorites area, tap the section of your choice and then tap the gray star on the right side of the section title bar. Your bookmarked sections and blogs will appear in alphabetical order on the Sections & Blogs tab of the Favorites area.

When you view a saved article, the Favorites button in the bottom right corner is highlighted in blue to indicate that the article is saved in your Favorites area. Tap the star button to remove the article from your Favorites. Alternatively, you can go to the Favorites area and tap the Edit button in the top right corner to remove articles.

When you view a Favorite section or blog, the Favorite star button in the top left corner is highlighted to indicate that the section or blog is bookmarked. Tap the star button to remove the section or blog from your Favorites. Alternatively, you can go to the Favorites area and tap the Edit button in the top right corner to remove a section or blog.

If you are experiencing difficulties with an upgrade, please delete the NYTimes app, reboot your device and reinstall the app in iTunes. To remove the app, touch and hold the NYTimes application icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the X in the corner of the icon, then confirm the deletion in the window that appears. If you are still having problems after deleting and reinstalling the app, please contact us at iphone@nytimes.com.

To sync, pull down on the article list from any news section in the app. A new sync will also begin each time you open the app, and syncing occurs periodically while you use the app. You can turn off the automatic updating in the app settings on the right side of the Top News title bar. In Settings, you can also turn article image syncing on or off. Check the Updated status in the top left corner of the main Top News area to see when the last sync was performed.

To keep your connection active while syncing, you must leave the NYTimes app open. If the connection is interrupted for any reason, either to use another application or to receive a phone call, you may need to relaunch the app and restart the syncing process.

If the NYTimes iPhone app is in Offline Mode, you will not be able to update and sync content. To exit Offline Mode, go to the app settings on the right side of the Top News title bar. Under Offline Mode, move the switch to Off.

All synchronization times are dependent upon network connectivity speed, which may be affected by factors such as Wi-Fi protocol, reception, signal strength, interference, proximity to cellular towers and Wi-Fi access points, total number of users on the service, Internet service provider performance, carrier performance, network conditions, etc.

For best results, we recommend using a Wi-Fi connection whenever possible. Please note that the syncing of article images is not recommended while using 3G or EDGE, as the impact upon battery and data usage may be noticeable.

You can share articles with friends via Twitter, Facebook and e-mail. To share an article, open the full article view. Tap the share icon in the bottom left corner to choose a sharing tool (Twitter, Facebook or e-mail). When you select Facebook or Twitter, you will be prompted to log in with your existing Facebook or Twitter user name and password. Tapping the E-Mail button will open a new outgoing message in the iPhone mail application. In all three cases, a summary and a link to the article will be filled in automatically as the body of your message.

We have temporarily removed search functionality from the NYTimes application so that we can work on improving the experience and the search results. We plan on adding the ability to search soon.

You can use your Apple TV (or compatible third-party hardware) to stream video content from the NYTimes app. Your iPhone must be using a Wi-Fi connection and your Apple TV must be on the same network.

When the NYTimes app detects an Apple TV on the network, the AirPlay icon will appear on the video player. Tap the icon and select where you would like the video to play. Please note, AirPlay streaming requires iOS 4.2 or later.

Yes, but note that in the absence of a Wi-Fi connection, the NYTimes iPhone application uses your iPhone's cellular network connection to access and download content. Normal network data rates apply, and you may incur roaming charges while traveling. Check with your local carrier. Alternatively, you can enable Airplane Mode to browse and read previously stored news without incurring data access charges.

Yes. The NYTimes iPhone application was designed to store content locally on your iPhone. Once you have completed the sync process, you will be able to access stored and saved content even if Airplane Mode is activated, or you do not have cellular network coverage. Note that only articles that have been fully downloaded will be available for offline reading.

For a better offline reading experience on the iPhone 3G and 3GS, switch to Offline Mode in the app settings. To enter Offline Mode, go to the NYTimes iPhone app settings on the right side of the Top News title bar. Under Offline Mode, move the switch to On.

While reading an article, you can tap the A icon at the bottom of the screen to increase or decrease the font size. You can also change the font size by pinch-zooming on the article text.

The application settings allow you to log in or register for an NYTimes account, turn Breaking News notifications on or off, control the automatic downloading and image syncing of content on your phone for offline reading, and switch to Offline Mode for a better offline reading experience on the iPhone 3G and 3GS. To access the application settings, tap the button on the right side of the Top News title bar.

Content will not be updated while the app is in Offline Mode. To exit Offline Mode, go to the NYTimes iPhone app settings on the right side of the Top News title bar. Under Offline Mode, move the switch to Off. Please note: Offline Mode is available for the iPhone 3G and 3GS only.

If the app is not in Offline Mode and your content is not being updated correctly, first try re-syncing as described in "How do I update and sync content?" Note that there may be a slight syncing lag between the article lists and the full article content.

You can also reset the application. Go to the iPhone device Settings area (this is different than the settings within the NYTimes app) and select NYTimes. In the Troubleshooting area, move Reset on Next Start to On. All content will then be refreshed upon your next full sync. Caution: if you reset the application, any articles you have saved and any sections or blogs you have added to your Favorites list will be erased.

If these steps don't resolve the problem, try removing and reinstalling the application.

Not all articles include images, but if you don't see images in any articles at all, verify that images are set to sync automatically. Go to your NYTimes app settings on the right side of the main Top News area. Under Article Image Caching, make sure the switch is set to On.

To remove the NYTimes app, follow the same procedure that you'd use for any other iPhone application. Touch and hold the NYTimes application icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the X in the corner of the icon, then confirm the deletion in the window that appears.

No. You can download the NYTimes iPhone application and access some content without registering. However, full access requires registration and a subscription. If you have already registered with NYTimes.com, you can use the same user name and password to log in to the app. For full access, you must subscribe to a digital package that includes smartphone apps.

The NYTimes app fully complies with the New York Times Privacy Policy.

For more information on the NYTimes iPhone app privacy policy, go to the app settings on the right side of the main Top News area and then tap Privacy Policy.

We are very interested in hearing from our readers. Please submit feedback and/or questions to iphone@nytimes.com.