Apple is poised to introduce a substantial amount of new content to its News+ subscribers. With the upcoming release of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 in April, the company will introduce a new Food section to News+.

This expansion will feature tens of thousands of recipes, accompanied by stories curated by Apple News editors that focus on healthy eating, restaurants, kitchen essentials, and more. According to Apple, “the world’s top food publishers” — including Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food, and Serious Eats — will provide the recipes and stories.

Notably, The New York Times is not included in this list, as it offers a separate subscription for its renowned Cooking app. This move appears to be an attempt by Apple to compete with one of the country’s leading newspapers on another front, following its addition of games for News+ subscribers. Of course, there are numerous other online resources available for recipes and cooking tips.

Subscribers who do not have a News+ subscription will have access to a limited selection of stories and recipes, serving as a teaser to encourage them to sign up for the full service.

New recipes will be added daily to the Recipe Catalog, allowing users to browse, search, and filter the library. Apple states that the format makes it easy to review ingredient lists and directions. Additionally, users can view step-by-step instructions in full-screen mode, similar to a lyrics screen in Apple Music. Recipes can also be saved for offline access, making it convenient for meal planning, even without an internet connection.

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