How To Fix Apple News That Fails to Load After iOS 18.2 Installation

Considering the times we live in, having 24/7 access to the latest news is non-negotiable. Whether it’s catching up on headlines or diving into your favorite column, there’s always a reason to stay posted. You might feel out of the loop if the Apple News app fails to load, which is, unfortunately, the case for some people on iOS 18.2. The cause isn’t entirely clear, but it’s likely tied to the update. Here’s everything you need to know.

What To Do if Apple News Fails to Load After iOS 18.2 Installation

According to sources within the Apple Support community, it would seem the issue primarily resides with 7th generation iPads that are running iOS 18.2. Based on comments from the community, Apple is aware of the app not loading, but it has not provided a solution as of yet. That said, there are some things you can try to get your News app going again.

NOTE

You can also check out this article to see some simple solutions, such as uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This is good if you’re having issues with the News app in general. However, bear in mind that many users with this issue have reported that basic solutions are not working for them if you’re experiencing the issue iPads are having.

1. Check for a Software Update

2. Disable and Enable News Through iCloud

Disabling and then enabling News through iCloud could revert temporary bugs and glitches with your connection.

1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Select Your Name from the top.
   
3. Tap iCloud.
   
4. Deselect News. If you’re using iCloud+, News may be under the Saved to iCloud section.
   
5. Now, follow these same steps to enable News again.

3. Select Your Region

It may just be that you need to re-select your region. This may be the case even if you think that you have the correct region selected, so it doesn’t hurt to double-check.

1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Tap General.
   
3. Scroll down and select Language & Region.
   
4. Tap Region and select your region again.
   

While it is more likely that a software update will do the trick, hopefully one of these solutions will work for you. It may also be worth reading our guide on what to do if your Wi-Fi isn’t working after moving to iOS 18.2.