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Le Nouvel Obs app: news, analysis and the weekly magazine

The Le Nouvel Obs app is the mobile home of Le Nouvel Obs, built for readers who want French and international news deciphered, not just headlines. For over 60 years, Le Nouvel Obs has covered politics, culture, ideas, ecology and society with rigorous, independent journalism. The app brings that editorial line to Android and iOS: in-depth investigations, analyses, reports, original series, videos and the digital weekly magazine.

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Download the Android version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nouvelobs.androidapp

What the Le Nouvel Obs app gives you？

The Le Nouvel Obs app is both a newsfeed and a digital magazine reader. Open it for the day’s free selection, stay for the subscriber archive and the weekly edition.

Core features from the official store listing:

• Free articles every day — the editorial team surfaces a daily selection of freely accessible stories.
• Subscriber access — subscribers unlock investigations, analyses, reports and the full archive.
• Digital weekly magazine — subscribers can browse the digital weekly every Wednesday from 6 p.m., before print readers.
• Sections menu — politics, international, EcoloObs, BibliObs, Rue89, TéléObs, ideas, trends, culture and more.
• Top 10 tab — see the articles trending with other Le Nouvel Obs readers.
• Read later — save articles to “À lire plus tard” and return to them anytime.
• Dark mode — comfortable daytime or nighttime reading.
• Alerts and notifications — customize pushes so you do not miss major news.
• Videos and original formats — not just text; the app carries video and editorial series.
• Redesigned reading experience — the latest version was rebuilt for clearer article hierarchy and smoother navigation.

The Le Nouvel Obs app is listed as News & Magazines, free to install, with in-app purchases for subscriptions. It is rated for general audiences on the stores.

Getting started with the Le Nouvel Obs app

Use this quick onboarding flow for store descriptions or in-app tips.

Install and open

Get the app from Google Play or Apple App Store. The first screen is the live newsfeed, not a hard paywall.

Browse the free selection

You do not need a subscription to start. The Le Nouvel Obs app shows a daily edit of free articles across politics, culture, ideas and ecology.

Pick your sections

Use the redesigned menu to follow Politique, International, EcoloObs, BibliObs, Rue89, TéléObs, Idées, Tendances, Culture. Trim the feed to what you actually read.

Turn on smart alerts

Enable notifications for breaking news and your favorite sections. The Le Nouvel Obs app lets you prioritize what matters instead of pinging you for everything.

Save with “À lire plus tard”

Long read on the metro? Save it. The read-later list keeps investigations and essays for later, even if you close the app.

Switch to dark mode

Night reading is easier with dark mode. It is in the reading or display settings.

Check the Top 10

Unsure what to read? Open Top 10 to see what Le Nouvel Obs readers are reacting to right now.

Subscribe for the weekly magazine

Subscribers get the digital hebdo every Wednesday at 6 p.m., plus the full subscriber catalog. This is the main upgrade inside the Le Nouvel Obs app.

Send feedback

Use the in-app Help section or email support-mobiles@nouvelobs.com. The team explicitly asks for reader feedback to keep improving the app.

FAQ: Le Nouvel Obs app

1、Is the Le Nouvel Obs app free?

Yes to install and browse. The Le Nouvel Obs app offers a daily selection of free articles. Subscribers unlock all content and the digital weekly magazine. In-app purchases apply for subscriptions.

2、What is the difference between free and subscriber access?

Free users read the editor-curated free selection, browse sections and see Top 10. Subscribers read every article, investigation and report, plus the digital magazine preview every Wednesday from 6 p.m.

3、When does the weekly magazine arrive in the app?

For subscribers, the digital weekly is available every Wednesday from 6 p.m., ahead of the print cycle.

4、Does the app have dark mode?

Yes. Dark mode is built in for comfortable reading day or night.

5、Can I save articles for later?

Yes. Use the À lire plus tard list to save and revisit articles.