Introducing the New WIRED App: Read, Watch, Listen Anywhere

After years of speculation, the WIRED app finally landed on both iPhone and Android, and it feels like a natural extension of the magazine we all love. No more hopping between the website and the store; everything you crave is now in one tidy, swipe‑friendly package.

When you open the app, the first thing you’ll notice is the clean home screen that lets you dive straight into the day’s top stories. But WIRED isn’t just about text. There’s a whole Watch tab packed with original video, vertical podcasts, and even short documentaries that expand on the written pieces. It’s the kind of multimedia that makes you feel you’re sitting right next to the journalist.

One of the coolest bits is the personalized Daily Digest. Think of it as a curated email you can flip through on the couch—except it updates in real time. You pick the topics that matter, and the app nudges you with the best of WIRED each morning, so you never miss a breakthrough in tech, science, or culture.

For those who prefer to listen rather than read, the app bundles all of WIRED’s podcasts, narrated stories and even custom playlists. Plug in your earbuds on a commute or while you’re cooking, and the newsroom follows you wherever you go.

Interaction has also gotten a facelift. The comment sections are right there, inviting you to join the conversation, and the app notifies you about live AMAs where you can ask a reporter a question in real time. Plus, push notifications alert you the instant a breaking story goes live—no more refreshing a browser hoping for updates.

All of this is free to download, and WIRED promises regular updates that will keep the experience fresh. So whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just curious about the future, give the app a try and see how journalism feels in the palm of your hand.