4.48.0
2024-04-16
Resolved an issue causing player controls to remain visible. Enhanced overall app stability and bug fixes.
4.47.0
2024-03-13
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.46.0
2024-02-20
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.45.0
2024-01-18
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.42.0
2023-11-20
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.41.0
2023-11-07
This release includes accessibility improvements and bug fixes. Specifically, font can now be resized for all articles and we have made improvements to our voiceover experience. We have also added bug fixes to our picture-in-picture feature.
4.40.1
2023-09-19
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.39
2023-08-03
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.38
2023-06-22
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.37
2023-05-23
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.36
2023-04-05
We are now Beta testing a change to our video carousel on the homepage, we have also added support for multiple livestreams in the app
4.35
2023-02-09
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.33
2022-10-25
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.32.2
2022-09-21
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.32.1
2022-09-08
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.32
2022-08-31
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.31
2022-08-10
We have made a number of bug fixes and stability improvements. We are also Beta testing a story recommendation feature!
4.29
2022-04-04
We have made a number of changes to the app which will make the native experience better, including updates to our web views and how notifications open in the app. Support for subtitles has been added to live TV, so once these become available, you will have the option to switch them on. We have also made bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.28
2022-02-02
We have implemented Picture in Picture mode for all video content in the Sky News app. Provided that your phone is on iOS 14 or above, you now have the option to minimise videos and Live TV to the corner of your screen by clicking the Picture in Picture icon. You can continue to navigate the news in our app whilst watching Live TV or videos, alternatively, you can continue watching video content whilst using other apps on your mobile device.
4.27
2021-12-13
We have added new controls to our videos, including the ability to forward/rewind videos with the skip buttons. We have also made bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.25.1
2021-10-20
We have made a number of bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.25
2021-09-23
We have made changes to the way web views look in the app.
4.19.1
2020-10-01
We have made updates to fix issues affecting users who have upgraded to iOS14.
4.19
2020-08-19
We have made updates to our cookie privacy notice. We have also made a number of performance improvements.
4.18
2020-04-21
We have made a number of bug fixes and stability improvements
4.17
2020-02-03
• We've added a number of accessibility improvements to help when navigating around the app.
• We've made links within articles less sensitive, as well as other bug fixes and stability improvements.
4.16
2019-11-19
• So we can deliver the best experience, we've dropped support for iOS 9 making iOS 10 the minimum required operating system. You'll still be able to enjoy the app, but will have to update your OS to receive the latest updates and fixes.
• We've also made some visual enhancements to our indexes and articles.
4.15
2019-08-28
There's something you need to know!
In order to continue supporting future iOS updates, and to continue introducing new functionality into the app, we will soon be dropping iOS 9 support for the Sky News app. You will be unable to upgrade to future versions of the app, but will still continue to receive the latest breaking news.
We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for using the Sky News app.
4.14.1
2019-07-10
Fixed an issue that could cause the app to freeze when opening an article, as well as other stability improvements.
4.14
2019-05-14
Our latest update introduces a home for Podcasts with content ranging from Daily news podcasts and All Out Politics, to our entertainment podcast, Backstage.
4.13.1
2019-02-26
Minor update with a fix for sharing news stories on Twitter.
4.13
2018-11-26
• We’ve made some visual enhancements to Top Stories and other section pages
• Fixed a crash that could occur when reading an article
4.12
2018-10-30
• We have listened to your feedback and have removed the adverts that pop up when you are reading an article
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new
4.11.1
2018-09-11
• Bug fixes and various other improvements
• Fixed a crash which would occur when you pressed back from an article
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.11
2018-08-15
• We're introducing a new way to watch the latest videos right from Top Stories
• You can now control the text size within the app - simply tap the settings icon in the top-right corner
• We've refreshed the look of our app on iPad to make it cleaner and easier to use
• General bug fixes and enhancements
4.10
2018-06-06
• 3D Touch support: You can now access key sections in the app directly from the home screen icon using Quick Actions
• Fixed some bugs that caused the app to crash
4.9
2018-04-25
General bug fixes and enhancements
4.8.2
2018-03-08
• Bug fixes and general improvements
4.8.1
2018-03-01
• We have enhanced the visual design of the app to make it easier to use
• Additional bug fixes and stability improvements
4.8
2018-01-16
We have refreshed the look of our app.
4.7.2
2017-12-04
We've created a new home for Opinion pieces in our app. As well as breaking the biggest news stories, we want to help explain why these stories matter and give a voice to those at the heart of them. Check out the new section, we hope you enjoy it.
We listened to your feedback and fixed the issue where you were unable to return to an index from an article.
4.7.1
2017-10-24
• Now fully optimized for all of the latest devices
• General bug fixes and enhancements
4.7
2017-08-30
• You can now get to our live blogs directly from a notification
• You can now share our videos from the app onto social media
• You can now get to the Digest directly from a notification
• Bug fixes and stability improvements
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.6.1
2017-06-27
• We have refreshed our app’s visual design to make it cleaner and easier to use.
• Timestamps on stories mean you can easily see when they've been updated.
• We removed the content refresh bar, as you told us you didn’t find it useful.
• Additional bug fixes and stability improvements.
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.6
2017-05-31
• We have refreshed our app’s visual design to make it cleaner and easier to use.
• Timestamps on stories mean you can easily see when they've been updated.
• We removed the content refresh bar, as you told us you didn’t find it useful.
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.5
2017-03-30
• Updated: Ability to watch square and portrait videos
• Fixed: Some bugs to improve general performance
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.4
2016-12-12
New: Your report – Seen something newsworthy? You can now send pictures, videos, and comments to the newsroom
New: Digest can now contain links so you can get straight into articles for more detail
Updated: You can now watch the live stream internationally in supported countries
Fixed: Some bugs that caused the app to crash
Fixed: An issue that caused images to be misaligned on iPads
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new
4.3.1
2016-11-10
We’ve listened to your feedback:
Fixed: Some bugs that caused the app to crash.
Updated: Text size has been increased on articles.
Updated: Digest design tweaks.
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new
4.3
2016-10-31
New: Introducing Digest, a summary of the main news stories delivered to your device twice a day.
New: Our privacy policy is now available from the menu.
Fixed: Some bugs that caused crashes – we’re working on the rest.
Fixed: VoiceOver is working again.
Send us your feedback and suggestions at: https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new
4.2.2
2016-10-05
Support for iOS 10
Fixed: Some bugs that caused the app to crash
Fixed: Videos restart after a second
Fixed: When swiping between articles the app would get stuck
We’ll be improving our app all the time, so keep checking for the latest updates. We would love to hear from you so please submit any feedback or suggestions at https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.2.1
2016-08-30
FIXED
- An issue that stopped videos from playing on iPads
- Bug fixes to prevent crashes
- A bug that caused videos to play when swiping
NEW
- A great new video experience showcasing the latest Sky News video in one place
- You can now see the duration of a video before playing it
- Other bug fixes and general improvements
We’ll be improving our app all the time, so keep checking for the latest updates. We would love to hear from you so please submit any feedback or suggestions at https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.2
2016-08-10
FIXED
- Bug fixes to prevent crashes
- A bug that caused videos to play when swiping
NEW
- A great new video experience showcasing the latest Sky News video in one place
- You can now see the duration of a video before playing it
- Other bug fixes and general improvements
We’ll be improving our app all the time, so keep checking for the latest updates. We would love to hear from you so please submit any feedback or suggestions at https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.
4.1
2016-04-27
FIXED – A bug that caused an ad to open in Safari when opening the app
UPDATED – As requested by some of our users, you can now get to our live blogs directly from Top Stories and other section pages
– View all images in full screen, not just image galleries. Pinch to zoom is also fully supported on images in a story
– We’ve added improvements that make images look even better on iPads
We’ll be improving our app all the time, so keep checking for the latest updates. We would love to hear from you so please submit any feedback or suggestions at https://skynews.ideas.aha.io/ideas/new.