You couldnt access it in Windows, on the web, or even on a Mac.

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However, Apple software chief Craig Federighi announced at WWDC 2018 that Apple News was coming to MacOS Mojave.

So lets walk you through how to get it, how its going to work on your Mac, and how it compares to Google News and Flipboard.

SEE: MacOS Mojave includes familiar iOS apps and points to Apples future How to get Apple News in MacOS Mojave Once youve upgraded to MacOS Mojave, or youve bought a Mac that has Mojave already on it, you will find the Apple News app already located on your dock.

Thats because, like iOS, the Apple News app actually comes pre-installed with the operating system, alongside stalwarts such as iTunes and Safari.

In fact, you dont even need to wait for the retail version of Mojave to come out, if youre eager to check out Apple News right now.

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If youre feeling adventurous, you can download the public beta and install it on your Mac today, and youll find Apple News already there.

We have the step-by-step instructions to install Mojave on your Mac right here.

How to navigate Apple News in MacOS Mojave The initial setup process is basically the same as with the mobile version.

If youve never used Apple New before, when you first open Apple News, it will show you a grid of publications (Apple News calls these Channels) that you can select to personalize your news feed.

Just click on the heart in the upper right corner of each icon, scroll down to see more channels, and click the Done button when youre finished.

If youve used Apple News on iOS with the same Apple ID you use in Mojave, however, then you can pick up right where you left off on your iPhone or iPad.

All of your previously chosen channels will be represented in the MacOS version.

There will be an Edit link in the upper right that lets you customize your channels further, if you change your mind about one of them or want to add another.

Also, you can hide the left-hand column by clicking on the right-most button in the upper left.

Its icon looks like a box with a vertical line drawn through it.

Below the list of channels, youll find additional channels suggested by Siri.

These entries are chosen based on the channels that youve already selected.

So for example, if youve already selected CBS News, Siri may suggest CNN or MSNBC to complement it.

Or it may suggest an entire topic, like U.S.

Politics. The search function on MacOS In the MacOS version of Apple News, the search function is available in the upper left corner.

This can be handy for finding stories on specific items that dont have their own channel or topic in Apple News.

Just click on it and start typing, and the app will start searching as you type.

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