News apps for the iPhone span the political spectrum

If you want more than one point of view, the politicoTracker app gives you access to over 25,000 global news sources in one app - plus you pick which politician you want to see news about.

That's right - you choose your news.

http://politicoTracker.com

Not news aggregation, it's the evolution of news search - highly targeted, relevant, timely, and cross-searchable.

These "single publisher" apps are well executed, but it seems like trying to read tiny text while you're on the go could cause eyestrain - or car accidents ;)

For a news & blog app that's totally unique, check out PimpMyNews (It talks).

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=303410281&mt=8

It converts text news stories from your favorite sources to audio, so you can *listen* while you drive, workout, ride the train, etc. You can "curate" your personal playlist by picking from over 1,300 of the web's top news and blogs.

I guess no one likes the USA Today app? Very speedy, includes sports scores, and you can get very specific in the subcategories of news you want.

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=300669003&mt=8

the WSJ app has been a long time coming. Hopefully they will add the ability to sign in to our accounts so the adds will go away.

Why aren't these simply done as web apps? As others have complained, the New York Times app is horribly crashy, and in my opinion, doesn't really have enough features to justify a slot on my launcher.

Both the mobile New York Times and the Washington Post sites are crisp and clean, and either loads faster than the NYT app does. Any website can be given a dedicated launcher on the Home screen.

So why are we bothering with apps when web pages can do the same thing?

Check out Stitcher Radio. We provide a single source to listen to audio news and more from all of these content providers. Stream shows directly to your iPhone without snycing, even over edge.

Those of us who already subscribe to the WSJ should get something special if we sign in. :( (I haven't dled the app yet so I don't know if there is a spot to sign in)

Your not alone in thinking the NYT app crashes frequently. Just look at the reviews on the app store. Personally I love the NYT app and content, which makes all the crashing just barable.

It's good to see HuffPo and WSJ getting in on this, I'm hoping the CS Monitor and Washington Post build SSA apps soon

PS. This horrible poster authentication system on TUAW really sucks on an iPhone since it won't remember my password and I must re-authenticate every freaking comment via email :p,

I've had nothing but trouble from the NY Times app. It crashes constantly, even after the 2.0 update. I have tried reinstalling several times as each update is released and same problem. Any tips?

I will check out WSJ and HuffPo today.

I use NYTimes app and AP News app, both of which are very well put together apps, until yesterday when I discovered the HuffPo app, which I am very, very pleased with!