NYT Now on the Web
For more information about the NYT Now iPhone app, click here.
What is an NYT Now subscription? What do I get when I subscribe?
When you subscribe to NYT Now, you will get unlimited access to the NYT Now app for iPhone and NYT Now stories on NYTimes.com. NYT Now subscriptions do not include unlimited access to NYTimes.com, the NYTimes app for tablet, the NYTimes app for smartphone, access to NYTimes.com content on third-party apps or The New York Times Crossword.
Which stories can NYT Now subscribers read on NYTimes.com?
NYT Now subscribers have unlimited access to the most important stories of the day. These stories are hand-selected by NYT Now editors and typically include the top articles on the homepage as well as our most noteworthy blog posts, slide shows and multimedia features.
Where can I find NYT Now stories?
NYT Now stories are accessible to NYT Now subscribers on the homepage of NYTimes.com and in the NYT Now app. If you are an NYT Now subscriber, go to NYTimes.com and log in. NYT Now stories are marked with a green diamond at the end of the headline.
NYT Now on the Web
1. Can I view non-NYT Now stories?
2. Can I view NYT Now stories from my smartphone or tablet?
3. How do I save articles? Where can I read them?
4. How often is NYT Now updated?
5. I purchased an NYT Now subscription through iTunes. Can I access NYT Now articles on the web?
6. Is the Our Picks feature available on NYTimes.com?
7. I’m a New York Times subscriber. Do I get access to NYT Now?
8. Are crosswords included in my subscription?
NYT Now iPhone App
9. Does it cost anything to use the NYT Now app?
10. Is there an NYT Now app for any other mobile devices?
11. What devices will the NYT Now app work on?
12. What do the blue dots in the app mean?
13. I purchased a subscription through iTunes but I still cannot access all content in the app — what should I do?
14. How do I search in the NYT Now app?
15. How do I check the version of iOS on my device and the version of my NYT Now app?
16. How do I set breaking news notifications?
17. How do I save an article in the app?
18. How do I email or share an article?
19. My NYT Now app won't load when I try to upgrade to a new version. What should I do?
20. How do I update content?
21. Can I use the app if I'm not connected to a Wi-Fi network and I don't have cellular coverage?
22. How do I change the size of text in the NYTimes app?
23. I don't have iOS 7.0 — can I still download the NYT Now app?
24. How do I remove the NYT Now app from my iPhone?
25. Where can I find crosswords on the NYT Now app?
1. Can I view non-NYT Now stories?
Yes. In addition to the stories marked with a green diamond, NYT Now subscribers may view up to 10 non-NYT Now articles each month.
2. Can I view NYT Now stories from my smartphone or tablet?
Yes. iPhone users can download the NYT Now app. For all other mobile devices, you can view NYT Now stories using the desktop version of NYTimes.com. To switch from the mobile to desktop version, tap View desktop version on the bottom of any page on the NYTimes.com mobile site.
3. How do I save articles? Where can I read them?
When you save articles on NYTimes.com or in the NYT Now app, they will be saved to your New York Times account. You can save articles in the NYT Now app and read them later on NYTimes.com or vice versa. To do so, tap the share icon in the top right corner of an article or blog post and then tap Save.
To view saved articles, click on your profile name at the top right side of any NYTimes.com page while you are logged in. Once you click on this icon, a drop-down menu will appear. Click on My Saved Items and you will be taken to a list of your saved stories.
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4. How often is NYT Now updated?
Editors are continuously updating NYT Now — new content can be added at any time.
5. I purchased an NYT Now subscription through iTunes. Can I access NYT Now articles on the web?
Yes. You’ll need to connect your subscription through the NYT Now app. Open the NYT Now app and tap the 
icon. From the Saved section, tap the gear icon in the lower left corner. Then click Link my subscription to my NYTimes.com account.
6. Is the Our Picks feature available on NYTimes.com?
No — you can only read Our Picks in the NYT Now app.
7. I’m a New York Times subscriber. Do I get access to NYT Now?
Yes. Both print and digital New York Times subscribers have unlimited access to the NYT Now app.
8. Are crosswords included in my subscription?
Crosswords are not included with an NYT Now subscription.
NYT Now iPhone App
For more information about NYT Now on the web, click here.
9. Does it cost anything to use the NYT Now app?
The NYT Now app is free to download and install, and includes some free content. However, to get unlimited access to all NYT Now stories, you must become an NYT Now subscriber. For more information, please visit NYTNow.com.
Please note that in the absence of a Wi-Fi connection, the NYT Now 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.
10. Is there an NYT Now app for any other mobile devices?
The NYT Now app is currently available only for the iPhone.
11. What devices will the NYT Now app work on?
The app works on any iPhone or iPod Touch with iOS 7.0 or later. The iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S and iPod Touch 5th generation are compatible with iOS 7.0. If iOS 7.0 is not available for your iPhone or iPod Touch, you will not be able to download NYT Now.
Visit the Apple website to learn more about iOS 7.0 and how to update your device.
How to check the version of iOS and NYT Now on your device »
12. What do the blue dots in the app mean?
Blue dots indicate that a section has been updated since you last visited. Blue dots next to an article headline indicate that the article has been added since you last opened the app. A blue Update note next to a bullet point in an article summary means that an article has been updated with an important piece of information.
13. I purchased a subscription through iTunes but I still cannot access all content in the app — what should I do?
If you have already purchased a subscription but still cannot view all content, you can restore your iTunes purchase through the app.
First, verify that your purchase was successful — you should have received a confirmation email from iTunes. If you attempt to make the purchase again, iTunes will inform you that you already have a subscription. Next, check that you are using the correct NYTimes.com login information.
If the steps above do not resolve the problem, open the NYT Now app and tap the icon. From the Saved section, tap the gear icon in the bottom left corner. Make sure that you are signed in to the correct NYTimes.com account and tap Manage iTunes Subscription. You will be able to review your subscription information here. If the problem persists, you can email nytnowcare@nytimes.com or call (800) 591-9233.
14. How do I search in the NYT Now app?
Search is not available in NYT Now.
15. How do I check the version of iOS on my device and the version of my NYT Now app?
To check the version of iOS on your iPhone:
Open the in-device Settings app, tap General, then About. On the About page, scroll to Version. The NYTimes app requires iOS 7.0 or later.
To check the NYT Now app version:
Open the NYT Now app and tap the icon. From the Saved section, tap the gear icon in the bottom left corner. Scroll to Support and tap About.
16. How do I set breaking news notifications?
The NYT Now app provides breaking news notifications that allow you to stay on top of major news events even when the application is closed. You can enable this functionality through the Notification Center in the Settings app.
Open the in-device Settings app. Tap Notification Center, then tap NYT Now. Descriptions for each of the settings are below:
Alert Style (None/Banners/Alerts) - Choose Banners or Alerts to have a notification appear when breaking news occurs.
Badge App Icon (On/Off) - Turn on to display a badge icon, which displays the number of unread breaking news notifications, on the corner of the NYTimes app.
Sounds (On/Off) - Turn on to have a sound play when breaking news occurs.
Show in Notification Center (On/Off) - Turn on to have alerts appear in the Notification Center.
Include (1 Recent Item/5 Recent Items/10 Recent Items) - Choose your desired number of recent alerts.
Show on Lock Screen (On/Off) - Turn on to display breaking news notifications on the lock screen of your iPhone.
17. How do I save an article in the app?
In the NYT Now app, you can save New York Times articles, which are found in the News section. From the News tab, you can tap and hold any story. Then tap Save for Later.
To add an article while viewing the article, tap the share icon in the top right corner and then tap Save.
To remove an article from the Saved list, tap the share icon and then tap Unsave. You can also remove items using the Edit button while viewing the Saved list.
18. How do I email or share an article?
You can share articles with friends via Twitter, Facebook, text message, email and AirDrop. To share an article from the News page, tap and hold an article summary. To share an article while reading the article, tap the share icon in the top right corner to choose a sharing tool. To share via Twitter, Facebook and email, you must be logged into your account on your device.
19. My NYT Now iPhone app won't load when I try to upgrade to a new version. What should I do?
If you are experiencing difficulties with an upgrade, please delete the NYT Now app, reboot your device and reinstall the app in iTunes. To remove the app, tap and hold the NYT Now app 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 email nytnowcare@nytimes.com or call (800) 591-9233.
NYT Now automatically updates content. To update manually, you can pull down on either the News section or the Our Picks section front.
21. Can I use the app if I'm not connected to a Wi-Fi network and I don't have cellular coverage?
Yes. The NYT Now app is designed to store content locally on your iPhone. Once you have completed the sync process, you will be able to access News stories 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. The majority of stories promoted in Our Picks will not be available while you are offline.
22. How do I change the size of text in the NYTimes app?
Open the in-device Settings app, tap General, then Text Size and adjust according to your preferences.
23. I don't have iOS 7.0 — can I still download the NYT Now app?
No. NYT Now only works on iOS 7.0 or later.
24. How do I remove the NYT Now app from my iPhone?
To remove the NYT Now app, follow the same procedure that you'd use for any other iPhone app. Tap and hold the NYT Now app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the X in the corner of the icon, then confirm the deletion in the window that appears.
25. Where can I find crosswords on the NYT Now app?
Crosswords are not included in NYT Now. Please download The New York Times Crossword application in the App Store.
