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Espresso from The Economist is the faster, smarter way to know the news. Power through the world’s top stories in the time it takes to have a cup of coffee, with incisive analysis updated throughout the day.

The Espresso app is now free for students. Here is what people say about Espresso:
“If all you have each day is a few minutes and you're tired of the 24hrs news cycle mostly regurgitating the same info all day everyday, the Espresso helps distil the cacophony of news each day into a single powerful update.”

What you’ll get:
- Top stories for quick analysis
- “The World in Brief” news summary updated three times a day
- Five bite-size articles offering finishable 1 minute reads
- Audio versions of articles to enjoy hands-free
- Daily podcasts and short videos offering fresh perspectives on current events
- A zingy blend of Figure of the day, Quote of the day and Chart of the day
- Selected news stories from the weekly edition in the “For you” tab

Features:
- Time to read highlighted on each article
- Adjustable text size
- Personalize your topic preferences
- Dark mode for more comfortable reading
- Mobile and tablet-compatible
- Enable notifications

Topics covered:
- The Americas
- Asia
- China
- Britain
- Business
- Middle East
- Africa
- Finance
- Economics
- Science
- Technology
- Culture
- People
- Coronavirus
- US Elections
- Editor’s Picks

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Espresso: World news in a shot App Comments & Reviews

Espresso: World news in a shot Positive Reviews

Content is fine, IF you ever receive itI’ve always loved the Economist and have read the print version religiously for over thirty years. But their apps (and their subscriptions department) are truly terrible. This app will refresh only about 70% of the time. Every third day, good luck getting the news. It’s also the only app on my phone that regularly crashes. On my phone it looks fine, on my iPad it doesn’t expand to fill the whole screen (it’s “iPhone-sized” but in an iPad screen). The app won’t rotate from vertical to horizontal, even if Screen Aspect is unlocked. Finally, there are different versions floating around in the App Store, so you have to be careful about which one you are getting. My advice: stick to the print edition. (IF it ever shows up on the front doorstep, it’s a great read!).Version: 1.8.6

Great way to start the dayIf all you have each day is a few minutes and you’re tired of the 24hrs r new cycle mostly regurgitating the same info all day everyday, the Espresso helps distill the cacophony of news each day into a single powerful update. While I enjoy reading the short clips each morning I have really come to look forward to the quote of the day. It has been my favorite part for all the years I’ve been reading the Espresso. I enjoy checking the stories each day in Espresso but I do miss the ability to jump back to a day I missed (especially for the quote). I wish there was an archive of quotes of the day!.Version: 2.14.0

The perfect morning ☕️The Economist Espresso has become a valuable part of my morning routine. It provides the same quality global reporting and commentary in flowing prose that I have come to expect from the Economist Group. It survey’s recent stories I should know. And it is especially effective at covering global news which others fail to cover. The most valuable part of the Espresso app is its brevity. The app allows me to read the news in a tight morning schedule without going down the online news rabbit hole. Like many, I strive to get the quote every morning as a reward for reading all six pages. Keep up the good work!.Version: 1.5.12

Needs ability to view previous daysIve been using espresso since it first came out and i love it. The new version is really visually pleasing and they did a great job structuring it. The only reason im not giving it 5 stars is cause the old version let you read previous days posts. Some days we all forget or are busy but i would still like to know what the news is from that day. Maybe im just not seeing where that feature is in the new version….Version: 2.4.2

A Nice Dose of CalmIn the morning, I tend to make my coffee, meditate for 10-15 minutes, then read Espresso before moving on to something else whilst sipping my bean-water. As part of my morning ritual, Espresso gives me a good boost in thinking while making me a laugh out loud every so often. It’s well-informed data and links to Economist articles furthers my understanding of what’s going on in the world today. Plus, as a sucker for a good quote, the last page of the report makes me happy. Overall, a great use of time every day..Version: 1.5.16

Read (not listen to) the key news moving the worldI like the content of the app…but I don’t much care for the audio version. I find that the speakers for the audio version are not of the same high caliber as those for The Economist; and listening to the repetitive bore of the daily quiz, combined to having to listen to who the weekly winners are is a major distraction. As a result, I now prefer reading the Espresso rather than listening to it..Version: 3.26.0

Not getting better ....I have used the app for at least 5 years now. It’s my usual cycling companion. Little by little I have watched the engineering decline and judgement grow worse. Bluetooth buffering has been a consistent flaw that they can’t seem to get right. On certain devices when there is a pause, the resumption is delayed. Poor QA practices. UI is not really improving and in the audio section is plain bad. I pay for the subscription. Can I expect not to have to “swipe left” to avoid the upfront ad? The swipe is poorly done so 3 out of times you end up clicking. That’s called a clickbait - is that Economist wishes? When first introduced, it was annoying. Now that it is always shown even when you are simply returning to continue on the article you were reading or listening to, it’s just plain offensive. You think that extra half a cent worth the damage to you brand’s image? Poor judgement on the app diminishes a great magazine..Version: 1.5.9

Sometimes there are bugs. Overall greatSometimes a podcast won’t play or the regular espresso is yesterdays espresso. Sometimes the espresso just won’t play at all. But I’m general this app is great. Get all your daily news in audio format if you like and then if it is not enough, there is a thirty minute intelligence podcast to listen to that is pretty good that they put out every weekday. I listen to this while I brush my teeth in the morning..Version: 3.1.0

Espresso is good but…Although still my favorite source of economic and political information, The Economist’s multiple offerings have now lost their individuality. There is too much duplication of articles and promotion of the main newspaper in newsletters. I don’t understand the promotional value of this strategy-has it worked; i.e., has The Economist’s market research shown increased subscriptions, holding other variables constant)?.Version: 2.14.0

Best news app ever!This is an incredible news app! I've never felt more motivated than now to keep up to date with the news. This app carefully selects a handful of stories each day to read and you can track your progress by checking the boxes next to each story. Easy to use, excellent journalism, up-to-date and objective news briefings. Highly recommended!!!.Version: 1.5.9

Short and sweetI like that this app gives a highlight of news for the day that I can read through in less than 5 min. It doesn’t have endless headlines and distractions, and if I’m interested in a topic I can always search for more about it on the main Economist app or NYT or wherever. This is a simple app that works well and doesn’t feel like it’s monetizing my attention.Version: 1.9.8

A great second to the economist.I spend a lot of time reading the economist articles, and find them quite interesting and knowledge dense. Of course, sometimes I do not have the time to read my daily article, and this is where ‘espresso’ saves my time. The articles presented in the espresso version of the economist are, knowledge dense and short. They have made my daily intake of news a lot easier and a lot faster..Version: 1.5.16

All hail economistArticles are well researched and balanced with links to more in depth articles. A welcome respite from the news blather of the trump era. Kept me sane. And I love the quote of the day. Complaints. (1)Sometimes with breaking news the North American version publishes late. I read at breakfast. (2) I know your photos are copyrited , but occasionally I’d like to copy them to my photos, this is not straightforward on an iPhone. Keep up the good work..Version: 1.9.6

What a relief!The American press has become so extreme and so shrill that it is often hard to listen to. Half is woke beyond reason and the other half finds fascism appealing. The Economist and Espresso are a breath of fresh air. Not only for their depth and breath of coverage but they’re calm headed analysis and delivery. I listen to the audio versions and prefer the British accents to the American but that’s hardly a dealbreaker..Version: 2.14.0

Annoying, minor and easily solvable technical issueThis app had one minor annoying issue, it won’t sync what is read across devices. I read it on my phone in the morning, but when I open my iPad in the evening the stories show as unread. This is a Minor issue, but perhaps working across multiple devices and having slight OCD are a combination more common in readers of The Economist than in the general population. Since this happens 6 days a week, it merits being fixed. Thank you..Version: 1.5.12

Just the shot of news you needInstead of focusing on opinion based, hastily researched screeching about current events, The Economist’s Espresso presents small doses of well developed analysis regarding news from the entire world. It’s all the broad scope of the weekly periodical, but doesn’t require the time equivalent of a second job to read. This is the antidote to the sound bite addicted, 24 hour news cycle..Version: 1.5.15

When you want a quick look at the news of the dayI read this first thing every morning. It’s a good gauge as to whether I want to read more in a full length newspaper and also useful when I’m short on time but want to briefly know the world news. I like that you can change the focus of the report to different parts of the world..Version: 1.5.12

A+ app from an A+ publicationA pleasure to use. Perfect for people like me who can’t deal with the nonstop (and almost all US-related) media/political noise, but are still inherently interested in the world. Not a surprise, then, that with expert reporting and analysis from TE’s superb writing team, the app is as nicely designed and enjoyable to use as its content is to read..Version: 3.11.0

Great content, no notificationsFor news readers seeking a global perspective, this app has excellent content. The layout is easy to read, and a widget is available to review top headlines at a glance. If there was a way to receive notifications for when the app was updated with unread stories, I would give it 5/5 stars. A good example of a news app with notifications is the Tech Top 10 by The Information..Version: 1.8.10

Great news app! Bit-size formatThis review was already written as a standard message from the app itself, but I am editing this initial statement just to confirm that it reflects my exact feelings about the app; SUPERB! Could not ask for a better news app that keeps me up to date with the most important financial and political news on a daily basis! Great job guys!.Version: 1.5.12

I love Espresso in the morningsAggregating the most important news in the world is no small thing to do, but The Economist has managed to do it. My only complain is that sometimes the exact same versions of the short articles make it to the The World this Week section of The Economist magazine, but other than that, great read in the morning..Version: 1.5.5

Quick way to get interesting newsThe economist is my preferred news source because it covers the big stories but also those not often seen on mainstream sources. I like that I get both of those on the Espresso app as well as the trivia quiz question and my beloved quote of the day!.Version: 2.15.0

Essential ReadingI read Espresso every morning to get a quick and trusted sense of what is going on in the world. I also find the daily quotations that close out each issue to be thought provoking. I have lost count of the number of years I have read Espresso..Version: 3.19.1

No longer able to increase the speed of the audio versionAs always, this is only a review of the app. If I could rate the economist it would get a 6 out of 5. Unfortunately I noticed that the iPhone app no longer supports the 1.5x and 2x speed listening option. Please bring this back!.Version: 1.5.4

Much improved interface, unparalleled newsSeems like most of the kinks have been worked out of this app finally. I used to have an issue of it pulling up the last days news I had accessed before I had to force it forward to the current day. No longer a problem. Great copy and coverage. Love the quotes at the end. Please make an Apple Watch version!.Version: 1.5.16

Love it; wish it would pre-load the articlesThis app is one of my favourite parts of my morning routine. It's also simple and to the point! One thing I wish for is for the content to always be fresh and pre-loaded *before* I open the app every day, so that I can access the content even on my underground commute where I don't have access to the internet..Version: 1.5.7

Excellent News Pick-Me-Up SourceThe Economist Expresso provides shots of today’s news and information to help you get a good feel of what’s going on around the world. I can quickly read it and eventually dive further into a particular topic later. Great news source!.Version: 1.9.6

Why did the currency and commodity page go away?Miss being able to see previous days, like the audio option. Many links to other economist related stories, helps also..Version: 2.7.0

Boiled down to a scienceI love this side app, hooked along with the Economist issues, gives me a good quick brief in the mornings before I get down time to open my long form issue. Different versions of a great thing are always welcome. Shout out to the writers and editors, excellent journalism, editing, and writing work. A steady rock in the rough seas of news lately..Version: 1.5.9

Amazing way to start my dayBest way to start my day and get the most relevant global news. Enough details to understand what’s going on but short enough to spend only a few minutes every day with the quality that characterizes The Economist!.Version: 1.9.8

News from previous days of the weekI liked it when in the old app i could switch and see the previous day’s news during the entire week.Version: 2.11.0

Excellent App, but room for improvementThe app delivers on its goal of giving you a brief look into the world; however, the app could be even better if there was an option to expand upon the story you are currently reading. Also, it would be very nice if a notification popped up in the morning to facilitate your going into the app..Version: 1.5.7

It has become a habitIt's amazing how they present you with a collection of articles that involves politics, business, arts, social, sports and technology news, all in a simple way that helps you catch up with what's happening around the world daily in a matter of five minutes. Two thumbs up!.Version: 1.5.5

Start your day with a world view!Less than five minutes and you will be brought up to speed as well as learn about a place you may not know well. With links to long form articles it is as indispensable as coffee each morning..Version: 1.9.7

Great way to start the morningI’ve always liked the economist because of its substantive articles, and getting a quick round up of the world news every morning really makes me feel like I’m keeping up with the important events that are going on..Version: 1.5.6

Beyond the financial & EconomicsI found the constant articles daily, The Expresso is cuts to the meat; finance and economics, covering social issues and political issues which round the foundations of civil society. As all aspects converge on the Economics, the issue of scarcity & maximizing utility. All behavior, Social & Political are fundamentally occurring by Economic decisions! That’s what Expresso brings you in a daily brief!.Version: 1.5.9

My daily shot of espressoI use this app daily to get a quick brush up on the big news in the world. So far the stories have been very intriguing and well written. I highly recommend it to those looking for a fairly unbiased and high quality news source..Version: 1.5.9

Clean house listen to the EconomistSometimes I don’t have time to read the economist. I just listen to it now When I am walking or cleaning. Then I review it reading it it’s amazing how much I don’t hear when I reread it. The app is fast it is clean and it works well..Version: 2.14.0

A great morning perkThe app is simple - 6 stories: all short and concise. It is a great companion to the weekly Economist as it provides more timely insights on the days news. I also appreciate the dry humor and photo captions I look for from the Economist. It is nice to get a taste of what might be coming at week's end in the magazine..Version: 1.5.16

Excellent perspectives, perfect size. Read it every day at lunch!Espresso gives me quick, detailed and thorough updates on the days news that I can read during a quick lunch. And the daily quote a highlight of my day!.Version: 2.9.4

Superb except for a screen-fitting bugOn my smaller phone, iPhone SE, the quote sections that show up at the end of the reading sessions frequently fail to print the entire quote of the quote is longer than a few lines. This is probably because the app is designed for larger screens but it is also a concern since this only became an issue with more recent updates. Please fix it. Thanks!.Version: 1.5.4

ExpressoThe putative offspring of the most well written weekly news magazine. Plump it up by including at least one pivotal article from its parent..Version: 1.5.16

The ObituaryGood morning, Any chance that Ann Wroe's wonderful Obituaries could make it into Espresso? Thanks, Robert McLure.Version: 3.33.1

A superb appThis is a wonderful app on every level: the interface, the smooth transitions, and the content!.Version: 3.33.1

Great but slowThat’s my entire review. Its a great app that lags like a NASA IBM trying to run call of duty.Version: 3.33.1

Good appI love the economist and have been reading it for years. The espresso and regular app are both really good and easy to use..Version: 3.20.0

Good daily updateWould have been better if the app started with the date of the news update. Sometimes it stays in previous day’s update..Version: 3.20.0

Although My English not perfect,I love improving it with high intelligent news.Although My English not perfect,I love improving it with high intelligent news.MandyHoo.Version: 3.19.0

Privacy Settings FixedPrivacy settings can now be changed and saved. An excellent app. First thing I read in the morning.Version: 3.19.1

Quality Journalism - Succinct start to your dayGreat app, journalism, and selection of topical events. What you would expect from the Economist..Version: 3.14.0

Bring back prior days!If I miss a day, I can’t go back? We used to be able to go back to prior days. Can you please reinstate that feature?.Version: 3.9.1

Espresso: wake up to world eventsReading the Economist Espresso is how I start my day. I find it covers a cross section of news stories around the world that I wouldn’t otherwise get from local media outlets. It also provides links to more in depth articles so I can follow my interests. Thanks for keeping me connected to the “World Stage” with Economist Espresso!.Version: 3.1.0

SupplementaryThe articles are very broad with a narrow perspective on outcomes. This gives the reader a refreshing outlook on current world affairs. I particularly enjoy looking at the supplementary graphs, charts and infographics that complement the articles. Bravo to this app!.Version: 3.4.1

Small serving size, big flavourI find myself using this app far more than I expected, under all sorts of circumstances. The information is impeccably presented, and I’m downright impressed how big ideas can be compressed and packaged into such short entries. If that’s not a recommendation, I don’t know what is!.Version: 2.14.0

Access to previous days’ news?Hello, I enjoy reading the Espresso. I just wish I could see how to access news for the previous few days, as I used to do in the prior version of the app. Thanks, and have a good day..Version: 2.15.0

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Great, but could be betterBite-sized morsels of news, although it should be delivered earlier in eastern North America. Minor bug: Have a look at a longer article on an iPhone Mini, I’m unable to scroll to the very bottom of the article..Version: 2.14.0

Almost perfectI’ve enjoyed the Economist since the days when a print subscription was the only option, and Espresso was an excellent addition. Getting a quick daily snapshot from a trusted source is good value in my busy life. To make it more nearly perfect, let me go back a few days or a week so even when I was too busy to check in I can see what I missed. When this feature was available I used it several times a month. Now that I can only see the items from today, it feels like I should look for a news subscription that lets me see back issues. I’d rather that was Espresso..Version: 2.14.0

DowngradedThis is a very good summary news app, unfortunately n the latest version you cannot see previous editions of the week, so missing a day means missing the stories without considerable effort to go find them. That put a significant functionality downgrade in what was otherwise a pleasant upgrade on performance and reliability..Version: 2.14.0

EspressoWorks perfectly, provides a summary of world news each morning. The Saturday science supplement is a welcome addition..Version: 2.13.0

Short and SweetAlways a quick update on the day’s international news with a world perspective. First thing I read after emails..Version: 2.5

Great content; limited app functionalityThe one star held back is on layaway pending modern streaming capabilities (cast, airplay, etc) aside from simple Bluetooth..Version: 2.11.0

Loss of optionsWhile the new platform offers a better experience. I unfortunately, I now can’t access archived daily news..Version: 2.4.2

App SupportThere does not appear to be app support. The login function is not working.Version: 1.9.8

The New Espresso, now with less Content!The new version of the Espresso no longer has the “Markets at a glance” page. This latest iteration has less content yet consumes more time to digest. Espresso? No, sadly it’s no longer the quick shot to get your day going..Version: 2.4.2

ReviewVery concise, an essential morning briefing. What smart people read..Version: 1.9.8

Why mostly quotes from men?I love the app but I’ve been using it for several years now and noticed that the majority of the quotes of the day are from various (mostly white) men. Some diversity would be nice!.Version: 1.9.8

IPadExpresso will not rotate to landscape format on my iPad. I have to tip my keyboard holder on its side. That would not seem to be a difficult fix to fix. Andy.Version: 1.9.8

There is no better app in the news marketFact, fact and incredible content, this is the app you need with your espresso shot in the morning. Thank you to all the economist team to relentlessly provide premium content..Version: 1.9.6

Concise, thoughtful global updatesUnique Economist style in bite-sized, snippets gets me up to date fast; covers wide range of topics..Version: 1.9.6

Great app, wish you could view in landscapeLove this app—stories are short and to the point. However, on my iPad, I can only view in portrait mode:(.Version: 1.9.6

Great way to stay up to dateGreat stuff, love it, been using for a few years. The only thing missing is an ipad version 😬.Version: 1.9.2

Last pane no longer accessibleAfter reading each page the final page that should show the daily quote won’t come up. The screen is read and says “6 read one to go!” As if all pages were not read ..Version: 1.8.10

No index pageWhile after updating, the index page was removed. I found that page useful though.....Version: 1.7

ColloquialismsUsing the word ‘dear’ to describe something that is expensive is hardly appropriate for an international magazine..Version: 1.6

C ca pis c touteQuick, informative, objective and covers much.Version: 1.6

SharpTimely, relevant, quick and occasionally pithy..Version: 1.5.16

Bite sized newsShort and to the point. Look forward to it every morning. Took advantage of the $12 for 12 weeks. I’m not sure if I’ll continue for $42 for 12 weeks. But I do really enjoy it..Version: 1.5.16

Great, just one problem.The app is great! I did not regret subscribing through the website. The only problem I’ve got is that when I try to open it, the app just crashes on me. This happens a few times and I don’t really know what to do about it. Other than that, this is a solid 10/10. Would definitely recommend..Version: 1.5.16

CanadaParler plus Souvent du Canada qui fait partie du G7 et dont les problèmes et situations sont souvent semblables À ceux des autres pays.Version: 1.5.16

More linksI would like to see more links to resources.Version: 1.5.16

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