Other news apps exist, but no free news app offers quite the polish of on the iPad. The app combines videos and cleanly displayed articles to keep you abreast of all the news that's fit to consume.

The CNN app is very visual, with lots of photographs, easily readable text, and high-quality video to keep you informed. Scrolling through headlines is simple, and the content is constantly updated to remain current.

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