MyNewsWire is an RSS reader: it collects new articles from the websites you follow into one list. This guide covers every part of the app, including the Apple Watch app. For a quick tour, see the MyNewsWire videos.
Getting started
The app has four tabs: Today (articles published today), All (every article), Saved (articles you kept) and Settings.
Add a feed
- Open Settings → Feeds.
- Paste the feed’s address, for example
https://example.com/feed.xml, and tap Add. - Swipe the feed left and tap Edit to change its name or pick its category.
Pull down on Today or All to fetch the newest articles.
Finding a feed address: most news sites and blogs have one. Look for an RSS or feed link on the site, or try the site address followed by /feed or /rss.
Import feeds from another reader
Most RSS readers can export your feeds as an OPML file. In MyNewsWire, tap Settings → Import feeds (OPML) and choose the file. Feeds and their categories are added.
Categories
Settings → Categories lists your categories. The app starts with Local, National Politics, International, Sports, Tech and Science. Type a name and tap Add to make another, or long-press a category to remove it. Every article belongs to its feed’s category.
Sort and filter
Above the article list, choose how to group articles:
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Source | Groups articles by site, newest first within each |
| Category | Groups articles by category, newest first within each |
| Shuffle | Mixes everything up; tap again for a new mix |
Sources and Categories let you show only the feeds or categories you pick. Clear shows everything again.
Reading an article
Tap an article to open it in the reader.
- The Photos switch at the top turns the article’s pictures on or off. Your choice is remembered for the next article.
- Many feeds only include a summary. Tap Read full article to fetch the complete text from the website.
- Open original article ↗ opens the page in your browser, with videos and everything else the site shows.
Opening an article marks it read.
Article actions
- Tap ▶ Read aloud on any article to hear it; tap ■ Stop to stop.
- Swipe an article left for Listen, Save and Delete.
- Press and hold an article for the same actions plus Mark read or Mark unread.
Saved articles appear in the Saved tab (marked 🔖) and are never auto-deleted. Delete removes an article from your device. Mark all read at the top right marks every article in the current tab as read.
Read aloud
Tap ▶ Read aloud on an article, or use the play controls in the reader (↺ Start over begins again). Reading carries on with the screen locked. To choose a voice, open Settings → Voice and tap a voice to hear a sample. Enhanced voices sound more natural; you can download more in your iPhone’s Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → Voices.
Apple Watch
The MyNewsWire Apple Watch app installs with the iPhone app (watchOS 10 or later). It lists your Saved and Today articles, grouped by feed.
- Open an article on the watch and tap Download.
- The iPhone fetches the full article and records its narration in your chosen read-aloud voice, then sends both to the watch. If the iPhone isn’t nearby, the download waits until the iPhone app next opens.
- Read the article or play it on the watch, even with your iPhone left at home.
The watch player resumes where you left off, skips back 15 seconds or forward 30, plays at 1× to 2× speed, and works with AirPods controls. Apple Watch plays long audio through Bluetooth headphones only, so connect AirPods or other headphones first.
Delete a download from the article, with the player’s trash button, or in Downloads (swipe left, or Delete all). If a site only gives its summary (a paywall, say), the watch says so.
Auto-delete
Settings → Auto-delete articles removes old articles so the app stays quick: Off, Daily (older than a day), Weekly (7 days) or Monthly (30 days). It runs when the app opens and after each refresh. Saved articles are never deleted.
Export your feeds
Settings → Export feeds (OPML) saves your feed list, grouped by category, and opens the share sheet. Keep it as a backup, or import it into another reader.
Appearance
Settings → Appearance: System (follows your phone), Light or Dark.
Support development
Settings → Support development opens the tip jar. Tips are optional, go through the App Store or Google Play, and unlock nothing.
Questions and answers
Do I need an account?
No. There’s no sign-up, and your feeds and articles stay on your device.
Does MyNewsWire refresh in the background?
No. Pull down on Today or All to fetch new articles. The app also tidies up old articles (if auto-delete is on) when it opens.
Why do some articles only show a few lines?
Some sites put only a summary in their feed. Open the article and tap Read full article, or open the original page.
Can I use MyNewsWire on more than one device?
Each device keeps its own feeds and articles. To copy your feeds to another device, export them as OPML and import that file there.
Is my data backed up?
Your feeds and saved articles are included in your phone’s iCloud or computer backup if you have one. For a copy of your feed list, use Export feeds (OPML).
Troubleshooting
A feed won’t add or shows an error
- Check the address is the feed address (often ending in
/feed,/rssor.xml), not the website’s home page. - Open the address in a browser: if it shows a page of code-like text, it’s a feed.
- Some sites block apps from reading their feed. Try again later, or look for another feed from the same site.
No new articles appear
- Pull down to refresh, and check your internet connection.
- If auto-delete is set to Daily, older articles are removed each time the app opens. Choose Weekly, Monthly or Off to keep them longer.
The full article won’t load
Some sites block apps or need a subscription. Tap Open original article to read it in your browser.
Read aloud is silent
- Turn up the volume, and check the phone isn’t connected to another speaker.
- Pick a different voice in Settings → Voice; some voices must finish downloading first.
A watch download doesn’t arrive
- Keep the iPhone nearby with Bluetooth on, or open MyNewsWire on the iPhone: very long articles may only finish while the iPhone app is open.
- Check the watch has space for audio, and delete old downloads in Downloads.
No sound on the watch
Connect AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones. Apple Watch doesn’t play long audio through its own speaker; the player shows a list of headphones to pick from.
The tip didn’t go through
Check your internet connection and that your App Store or Google Play account can make purchases. If you were charged but something looks wrong, check your purchase history and email us.
Still need help?
Email appinfo@cebaxo.com with your device model, its software version and, for feed problems, the feed address.