But just because it can’t be deleted doesn’t mean that you need to keep it in plain view. Your iPhone has a Restrictions menu that allows you to turn off certain features, and the News app is included among the options on that menu. Our tutorial below will show you how to find and use the Restrictions settings to hide the News app.
How to Remove the News App from View in iOS 9
The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 9. The News app was not added until iOS 9, so you will not be able to complete this guide with an earlier version of iOS. The News app is a default app, which means that it cannot be deleted. The steps below will show you how to use the Restrictions feature on your iPhone to hide the News app from view. An alternate way to hide the app would be to place it in a folder, or move it to a different screen. There are some other new features in iOS 9, including one called Wi-Fi Assist. If you are worried that Wi-Fi Assist might lead to an increased amount of data usage, then this article will show you how to turn it off.
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