Apple on Wednesday announced a new Democratic candidate guide in Apple News, providing information about the 20 candidates participating in the first Democratic debates hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo in Miami, Florida, on June 26 and 27.
Apple says the guide, which is curated by a team of Apple News editors, provides a “a timely, trusted and comprehensive look at the 20 individuals participating in the first Democratic debates.”
Information will be drawn from various sources, including ABC News, Axios, CNN, Fox News, NBC News, Politico, The Hill, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, TIME, USA Today, Vox and others.
“The 2020 Democratic field is complex, and we want to offer Apple News readers a trusted place to learn more about candidates they’re familiar with and those they may be hearing about for the first time,” said Lauren Kern, editor-in-chief of Apple News. “The candidate guide in Apple News is a robust and reliable resource, connecting readers to valuable at-a-glance information and to great journalism from our partners.”
The guide will offer users the chance to read information about the candidates, including their candidate’s biography and experience, notable moments and quotes, current position on key issues, as well as videos, photos and recent coverage from trusted news sources.
The Apple News candidate guide will feature in the Top Stories section of the News app on iPhone, iPad and Mac from today
Apple News will also feature updates from the first Democratic debate, providing articles and video highlights from NBC News, providing fact checking, reactions and key onstage moments and takeaways.
The Democratic debates will be hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo in Miami, Florida, on June 26 and 27.