The Guardian ceases publishing on Apple News and Facebook Instant Articles

April 24, 2017 8:54

Facebook Instant Articles and Apple News will no longer house The Guardian’s articles, with the publication pulling its content from the platforms.

The publisher’s decision will see the UK, US and Australian content axed from the platforms, with a spokesperson from The Guardian saying: “We have run extensive trials on Facebook Instant Articles and Apple News to assess how they fit with our editorial and commercial objectives.

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Abigail Dawson

Abigail Dawson was Mumbrella's senior content journalist covering event content. She left Mumbrella to move into an agency role in 2020.

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Apple News David Pemsel Facebook Instant Articles The Guardian

1 COMMENTS

The Facts 24 Apr 17

Smart move. Maybe it’s just me but I much prefer being directed to the publication’s own site, with full access to social media sharing tools, ability to copy URL, etc.

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