theSkimm
Making it easier to live smart
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3.1.9for iPhone, iPad and more
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About theSkimm
Meet: theSkimm app. We’ve got you covered on all the news and info you need to start your day. Think: news, podcasts, curated picks, and a personalized calendar to help you live your smartest life. Try the app for free. After that, pay less than a cup of coffee a month.
Wake up with us.
It all starts with the Daily Skimm – the morning newsletter that connects the dots on how the biggest stories affect your life.
Dive deeper.
We help you navigate the complicated topics around your career, health, and wallet.
Listen in.
Meet our podcasts: “Skimm This” explains the week’s biggest stories. “Skimm’d from the Couch” features advice from female leaders.
Stay up-to-date.
Our calendar integrates with yours so you never miss important moments, like awards shows, elections, and more.
Discover more.
We Skimm your shopping cart, streaming queue, and bookshelf. We'll help you discover things quicker, so you can spend your downtime smarter.
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In-app purchase subscription required. All monthly subscriptions begin with a free trial, after which a recurring charge of $2.99 per month. All yearly subscriptions are charged $29.99 at the time of purchase, with a recurring charge billed annually.
Details:
- Subscription options: monthly subscription of $2.99 per month, or yearly subscription of $29.99 per year
- Payment will be charged to 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 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
- theSkimm's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be visited at http://theskimm.com/privacy
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication
Wake up with us.
It all starts with the Daily Skimm – the morning newsletter that connects the dots on how the biggest stories affect your life.
Dive deeper.
We help you navigate the complicated topics around your career, health, and wallet.
Listen in.
Meet our podcasts: “Skimm This” explains the week’s biggest stories. “Skimm’d from the Couch” features advice from female leaders.
Stay up-to-date.
Our calendar integrates with yours so you never miss important moments, like awards shows, elections, and more.
Discover more.
We Skimm your shopping cart, streaming queue, and bookshelf. We'll help you discover things quicker, so you can spend your downtime smarter.
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In-app purchase subscription required. All monthly subscriptions begin with a free trial, after which a recurring charge of $2.99 per month. All yearly subscriptions are charged $29.99 at the time of purchase, with a recurring charge billed annually.
Details:
- Subscription options: monthly subscription of $2.99 per month, or yearly subscription of $29.99 per year
- Payment will be charged to 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 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
- theSkimm's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be visited at http://theskimm.com/privacy
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.1.9
Last updated on Oct 24, 2023
Old Versions
Fixed some bugs on the Today screen.
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Version History
3.1.9
Oct 24, 2023
Fixed some bugs on the Today screen.
3.1.7
Aug 21, 2023
Fixed a bug which affected the Today screen
3.1.6
Jul 5, 2023
Fixed a problem where the Today tab would not load
3.1.5
Jun 22, 2023
Bug fixes
3.1.4
Apr 3, 2023
- Books tab displays website Book Recommendations
- Well button renamed to Wellness
- Pop Cultured Podcast removed from Podcasts
- SkimmU removed from Top Stories
- Bug fixes and general improvements
- Well button renamed to Wellness
- Pop Cultured Podcast removed from Podcasts
- SkimmU removed from Top Stories
- Bug fixes and general improvements
3.1.3
Apr 11, 2022
This version contains bug fixes, and performance improvements.
3.1.2
Apr 4, 2022
This version has an updated look and feel for the Daily Skimm reading experience! Additionally, we added in the Paid Family Leave tile on the top stories page, and several bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.1.1
Mar 18, 2022
We've added in the Women's History Month tile on the top stories page.
3.1
Feb 28, 2022
This version has an updated look and feel! We made a lot of color and typeface updates across the app to align with our brand refresh. Additionally, we added in the How To Skimm Your Life tile on the top stories page, and several bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.0
Jan 18, 2022
This version contains a new experience that will allow you to browse content before you purchase a subscription. It also contains an account deletion tool to comply with Apple's new privacy guidelines. Additional bug fixes and performance improvements are included as well.
2.32
Nov 15, 2021
Support for our new "Pop Cultured" podcast series, bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.30
Jul 22, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- This build includes minor improvements
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- This build includes minor improvements
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.29
Jul 13, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- This build includes minor improvements
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- This build includes minor improvements
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.28
Jun 25, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- Stay informed with more granular notification categories
- Additional content added to the today feed
- Navigation badges so you know what’s new
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- Stay informed with more granular notification categories
- Additional content added to the today feed
- Navigation badges so you know what’s new
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.27
Apr 21, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- Small bug fixes
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- Small bug fixes
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.26
Apr 15, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- Updated Skimm Picks to Skimm Life
- Added videos to Home Widget
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- Updated Skimm Picks to Skimm Life
- Added videos to Home Widget
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.25
Mar 16, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- New home screen widget with our latest content
- Images included for book recommendations
- New and improved calendar design
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- New home screen widget with our latest content
- Images included for book recommendations
- New and improved calendar design
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.23.1
Feb 25, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- Access additional content: Skimm articles, podcasts, recommendations, and more
- Try out the new and improved design
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- Access additional content: Skimm articles, podcasts, recommendations, and more
- Try out the new and improved design
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.23
Feb 22, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
- Access additional content: Skimm articles, podcasts, recommendations, and more
- Try out the new and improved design
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
- Access additional content: Skimm articles, podcasts, recommendations, and more
- Try out the new and improved design
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.22
Jan 4, 2021
Here's the Skimm on the latest update:
• Read the week’s Daily Skimms, even on weekends and holidays
• We improved the appearance of podcast images
• We fixed a broken link in theSkimm Today Widget
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
• Read the week’s Daily Skimms, even on weekends and holidays
• We improved the appearance of podcast images
• We fixed a broken link in theSkimm Today Widget
If you like the app, let us know by leaving a review.
Having problems with the app or have suggestions to make it better? Let us know at help@theskimm.com.
2.21
Dec 1, 2020
Minor bug fixes and improvements
2.20.4
Sep 22, 2020
Minor bug fixes and improvements
2.20.3
Aug 27, 2020
Minor bug fixes and improvements
2.20.2
Jun 12, 2020
Minor bug fixes and improvements
2.20.1
May 28, 2020
Minor bug fixes and improvements
theSkimm FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of theSkimm.
iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
theSkimm supports English
theSkimm contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
theSkimm Monthly
$2.99
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