The publishers involved in the recently - launched Apple News+ have raised concerns about the service . These include reports of preferential treatment of larger publishers over smaller firms , prompting one source to accuse Apple of " playing favourites " . The publishers have also taken issue with article formatting , including those which make all content look the same . There are additional concerns about a lack of clarity from Apple News+ about its impact on publishers selling separate digital sponsorships of print magazines .
Five publishers participating in the recently-launched Apple News+ have raised complaints about the service. These include reports of preferential treatment of larger publishers over smaller firms, prompting one source to accuse Apple of "playing favourites". The publishers have also taken issue with article formatting, including templates which make all content look the same. There are additional concerns about a lack of clarity from Apple News+ about its impact on publishers selling separate digital sponsorships of print magazines.