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Phonegram - Tech News & Tools

A Tier
Excellent
90
4.617.4K ratings
FreeIn-App Purchases
5mosince update
News
category
Utilities
category
4+age rating
2languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Phonegram?

Apple and technology news app with an article feed, audio summaries, and built-in photo, video and document tools.

Phonegram is a News app that publishes Apple and technology articles, with a vertical reading feed, audio summaries, keyword search and category browsing. It also includes built-in tools for AI photo editing, video downloading and compression, and scanning documents to PDF. The app is free to download and offers an optional Plus subscription.

Pricing. Phonegram is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Following Apple and tech news on an iPhone
  • Listening to article summaries with background playback
  • Scanning documents to PDF or compressing video files

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Why this app is in A tier

90/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating92
Ratings82
App Store search rank100
Update recency85

A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Phonegram scores 90 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 82, App Store search rank 100, update recency 85. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Welcome to the premier source for Apple and technology news! "Phonegram" is your ultimate destination to follow everything new in the tech world, backed by rich content provided by a dedicated team for over 19 years. Join thousands of users worldwide and discover innovative ways to get the most out of your device through an app that combines news, smart tools, and an interactive community.

What Does Phonegram Offer You

The app features over 10 built-in tools designed to simplify your daily tasks:

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  • AI Photo Tools: Restore old photos and enhance their quality (AI Restore), increase image resolution (AI Upscale), design professional styled quote cards, and composite elements to create creative images.
  • Video Tools: Easily download videos, compress video file sizes, and extract audio from videos.
  • Productivity Tools: An advanced Document Scanner (Doc Scanner) to convert your documents into PDFs.
  • Fresh Content: A stunning wallpaper library and a regularly updated list of the best App Store apps selected for your country.

Apple & Tech News Articles at Your Fingertips

  • Modern Browsing: Enjoy reading articles with a smooth vertical feed (TikTok-style) and infinite scrolling.
  • Smart Audio Summaries: Listen to article summaries via a fully integrated audio player supporting playback speed control, background playback, and queue management for a continuous listening experience.
  • Personalized Reading: Adjust the font size, track your reading history, save articles to your Favorites, and navigate seamlessly through linked article series.
  • Precise Search & Browse: Search using keywords or browse through diverse categories (Apple, AI, Business, Games, etc.).

Additional Features

  • Bilingual Support: A seamless experience in both Arabic and English, featuring automatic device language detection and full RTL text layout support.
  • Interactive Community: Quick and secure Sign in with Apple, share your thoughts in nested comment threads, and interact with others' opinions through likes and dislikes.
  • Notifications & Widgets: Stay up to date with push notifications for new articles and replies to your comments.
  • Add Home Screen Widgets (available in multiple sizes) to catch up on the latest news at a glance.
  • Easy sharing options and full support for offline reading and browsing.
  • Lightning-fast performance in a lightweight app that doesn't consume your device's resources.

Plus Version

There is no doubt that Phonegram offers great value to every user. We've been with you every step of the way since the very first day the iPhone launched, publishing nearly 8,000 tech articles. To continue this journey, we always rely on your support.

By subscribing to the Plus version, you

  • Support your favorite site and ensure it continues to deliver the best.
  • Enjoy a faster, more beautiful, completely ad-free experience.
  • Unlock new possibilities with exclusive features within the app's tools.
  • Directly contribute to the development and updates of future features.
  • Treat us to a cup of coffee to keep our energy up! :)

Subscription Terms

  • Available subscription durations: One month or one year.
  • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
  • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
  • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase.

For More Details

  • Privacy Policy: https://iphoneislam.com/privacy-policy
  • Terms of Use: https://iphoneislam.com/terms
  • Support: https://iphoneislam.com/contactus
  • Phonegram is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. All Apple-related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Questions about Phonegram

Is Phonegram free to use?

The app is free to download. The App Store lists in-app purchases, and the listing describes a Plus subscription that it says offers an ad-free experience and exclusive features within the tools.

Does the app support languages other than English?

Yes. The app supports Arabic and English, with automatic device language detection and full right-to-left text layout support.

Can I read articles offline?

The app supports offline reading and browsing. It does not say which specific features or content are available offline beyond that.

Is Phonegram right for me?

Phonegram is built for following apple and tech news on an iPhone, listening to article summaries with background playback, scanning documents to PDF or compressing video files. It sits in the tech news list on AppTierList.

Is Phonegram worth it?

Phonegram is A tier, ranked #2 of 18 tech news apps with a score of 90 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 17,350 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Phonegram compare to Octal for Hacker News?

Phonegram is A tier at 90; Octal for Hacker News is S tier at 90. They score the same. Phonegram is free to download, with in-app purchases, Octal for Hacker News is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Phonegram updated?

Phonegram was last updated on 2026-05-31, 156 days ago.

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Ranking

List
Tech News (A tier, #2)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
90 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
17,350

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
News
Current version
(156 days ago)
Size
68 MB
Requires
iOS 18.4 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
2
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
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Maker
not verified
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