The Star

The Star


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9.16.0for iPhone, iPad and more
9.1
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66.1 MB
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Mar 11, 2024
Update Date
Magazines & Newspapers
Category
12+
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Age Rating
4+
Apps in this category do not contain restricted content.
9+
Apps in this category may contain mild or occasional cartoon, fantasy or real-life violence, as well as occasional or mild adult, sexually suggestive or horrifying content and may not be suitable for children under 9 years of age.
12+
Apps in this category may contain occasional mild indecent language, frequent or intense cartoon or real-life violence, minor or occasional adult or sexually suggestive material, and simulated gambling, and may be for children under 12 years of age.
17+
You must be at least 17 years old to access this App.
Apps in this category may contain frequent and intense offensive language; Frequent and intense cartoon, fantasy or realistic violence: frequent and intense adult, scary and sexually suggestive subjects: as well as sexual content, nudity, tobacco, alcohol and drugs, may not be suitable for children under 17 years of age.
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About The Star

From community and local coverage to global issues and breaking news, The Star reports on topics that matter and affect the day-to-day lives of our readers. Download The Star app now to receive the best features of The Star’s website, all within the palm of your hand.

What you’ll experience:

- Complete breaking and up-to-the-minute news and story coverage
- New MyLocal tab – select up to seven communities to receive coverage on local news, issues, and events specific to your chosen communities*
- Listen to a variety of daily and weekly podcasts highlighting the latest in sports, news, and business, including new Canada’s Top podcast “Suspicion - The Billionaire Murders”
- In-depth reporting from our investigations team
- Provincial, national and international stories and feature articles
- The latest in sports, business and entertainment news
- Opinions and commentary from our columnists
- Push notifications


Questions or feedback? Contact us at mobile-feedback@thestar.ca

SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES

By installing and using the App, you agree to our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice (available at http://notices.torstar.com/mobile-app-privacy-anti-spam-notice/), our Privacy Policy (available at http://notices.torstar.com/privacy-policy/) and our Terms of Use (available at http://notices.torstar.com/main_terms_of_use_daily_and_community_brands_EN/), each of which is accessible with the App's settings menu.

By subscribing, you agree to our Subscription Terms (available at http://notices.torstar.com/subscription-terms/), which are also accessible within the App's settings menu.

This App (including any updates or upgrades) may (i) automatically communicate with The Star's or its third party service providers' servers and record usage and browsing pattern metrics, (ii) manage App-related preferences or data stored on your device, and (iii) collect personal information, all as more particularly set out in our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice and our Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to the above at any time by removing or disabling the App.

The Star mobile application, an application offered by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited., 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8
For assistance please contact us at circmail@thestar.ca.

App Store Policy
Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.
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What's New in the Latest Version 9.16.0

Last updated on Mar 11, 2024
Old Versions
Bug fixes and enhancements
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Version History
9.16.0
Mar 11, 2024
Bug fixes and enhancements
9.14.0
Feb 8, 2024
Introducing a new way to experience podcasts in the Star app! Play a podcast and continue browsing or listen on the go. Get started with Podcasts in the bottom navigation.

See all our breaking and developing news by swiping to see the next alert.
9.11.0
Dec 14, 2023
- Users will now see trending articles with high commenting activity at the bottom of comments.
- Bug fixes, enhancements
9.10.0
Nov 30, 2023
Bug Fixes and enhancements
9.9.0
Nov 16, 2023
- New design template for articles

- Bug fixes, enhancements
9.8.0
Nov 2, 2023
Bug Fixes, Enhancements
9.7.0
Oct 19, 2023
- You will now see a new navigation bar on top of the home screen with shortcuts to the most popular news sections.

- You can experience video content in articles that are relevant to the article topic.

- Enhancements and bug fixes
9.6.0
Sep 28, 2023
We’re excited to share that we are launching Commenting in our app. This will allow you to:

- Post a Comment

- Like/Dislike Comments

- Follow Comments or other commenters.

- Receive notifications on their commenting activity

- Read comments on paywalled articles

- Participate in AMA’s

Bug Fixes and Enhancements.
9.5.0
Sep 11, 2023
- TikTok Embedded video was opening full screen, disrupting reading experience - this is now fixed.

- Newsletters will now open in app if Safari is not your default browser.

- Bug Fixes and Enhancements
9.4.0
Aug 23, 2023
Bug Fixes and Enhancements
9.3.0
Jul 26, 2023
Hey there!
Did you know we moved our back-end content management system? You did not? Well, that is because we want it that way!
Welcome to our new platform where your app experience will be even more seamless and delightful while keeping what matters intact.
Enjoy your daily news, breaking news coverage, closest to your region and everything that matters!
8.57.0
Jun 2, 2023
Bug fixes and enhancements
8.56.0
Mar 8, 2023
As a new user, you will now be signed up to our leading newsletter - First Up. Read everything you need to know before you get out the door - it's free! You may unsubscribe at anytime.
8.55.0
Feb 23, 2023
You asked and we delivered! Did you know you could play games in the Star app?
Play daily Crosswords, Sudoku and read Comics all for free! Click on Fun in the bottom navigation to explore.
8.54.0
Feb 1, 2023
• Users will now be able to play games in the app, starting with crosswords right from the Home Page under "Fun". More fun and games to come.
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.53.0
Jan 11, 2023
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.52.0
Dec 1, 2022
Bug fixes and enhancements
8.51.0
Nov 18, 2022
- Track games live during the FIFA Soccer World Cup along with pre and post game analysis
- Interact with Match Stats, line ups, team info, schedule and much more
- Bug fixes and enhancements
8.50.0
Nov 3, 2022
Bug fixes and enhancements
8.49.0
Oct 20, 2022
• When breaking news happens, you will be better alerted with a bolder and more prominent banner.
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.48.0
Oct 10, 2022
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.47.0
Sep 21, 2022
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.46.0
Sep 7, 2022
• Add or remove additional social accounts for easier log in from your profile.
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.45.0
Aug 29, 2022
• You can now receive a push notification every time an author you follow publishes a new article.
• You can unlink social accounts previously connected to your login from your profile.
• Bug fixes and enhancements.
8.44.0
Aug 8, 2022
* Improved setting screen for better user experience.
• New Shop page experience, simplified and more user-friendly.
• Bug fixes and enhancements.

The Star FAQ

The Star is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Japan,Tonga,Bhutan,Czech Republic,Myanmar,Nicaragua,Seychelles,Slovenia,Barbados,Egypt,Latvia,Morocco,Romania,Thailand,Poland,Anguilla,Belarus,Indonesia,Lithuania,Montenegro,Montserrat,Netherlands,Sao Tome & Principe,Benin,Colombia,Trinidad and Tobago,China,Croatia,South Korea,Libya,Mexico,Swaziland,United Arab Emirates,Namibia,Philippines,Uzbekistan,Austria,Madagascar,Qatar,Slovakia,Turks and Caicos,Kosovo,Zambia,Bahamas,Grenada,British Virgin Islands,Belgium,Italy,Malta,Norway,Singapore,Chad,Chile,Ecuador,Lebanon,Mozambique,Uruguay,Vietnam,Zimbabwe,Australia,Bahrain,Switzerland,France,Guyana,Mali,Maldives,Ireland,Portugal,Bulgaria,Spain,Ghana,Honduras,Mongolia,Brazil,Cote Divoire,Cayman Islands,Nauru,Pakistan,Taiwan,Congo,Israel,Kyrgyzstan,Sri Lanka,Sweden,Malaysia,Bermuda,Bolivia,Dominican Republic,Estonia,Iraq,Iceland,Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Denmark,Hungary,Kuwait,Mauritania,Mauritius,Uganda,Angola,Serbia,Sierra Leone,Tunisia,South Africa,Armenia,India,Kenya,Macao,Suriname,El Salvador,Argentina,Congo, Democratic Republic,Fiji,United Kingdom,Guatemala,Vanuatu,Cameroon,Gabon,Oman,Panama,Palau,Turkmenistan,Tanzania,Saudi Arabia,Albania,Costa Rica,Gambia,Hong Kong,St. Kitts and Nevis,Nepal,Papua New Guinea,Tajikistan,Turkey,Bosnia & Herzegovina,Greece,Cambodia,Liberia,Moldova,Nigeria,Russia,Brunei Darussalam,Peru,Botswana,Finland,Georgia,St. Lucia,St. Vincent & The Grenadines,Yemen,Belize,Cyprus,Dominica,Algeria,Kazakhstan,Rwanda,Afghanistan,Germany,Jordan,Niger,New Zealand,Solomon Islands,Guinea-bissau,Macedonia,Paraguay,Ukraine,Azerbaijan,Cape Verde,Luxembourg,Malawi,Senegal,Antigua And Barbuda,Burkina Faso,Micronesia,Jamaica,Venezuela
The Star supports English
The Star contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Monthly
$14.99
Annual
$99.99
Click here to learn how to download The Star in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of The Star.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

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