Lost Apple News connectivity on iPad after iOS 18.2 update

If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security/AV/firewall App such as Norton, these may be interfering with your iPad's network connection. If applicable, the resolution is usually simple; you may need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN.

After the offending item has been removed, you may need to perform a forced-restart of your iPad:

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

I had similar issue with various apps like Kindle. It was because I was using Nord VPN and I’d offloaded the app prior to upgrade and the iPad was attempting to use VPN I think. I reset network settings which did not help. I reinstalled VPN client and that resolved it.

Enough of this nonsense. Canceled my subscription. I suggest we all do - that will get their attention.

I have deleted, force restarted, closed all the windows and opened all the doors,ENOUGH.

FIX this Apple, I was paying my bills…You are not delivering.

December 2024: Here’s an update on Apple News malfunction: I spoke to 3rd level tech support person on the Apple News malfunction on my iPad. He said it’s a known problem and they are working on a programming update fix.

I canceled my subscription and asked for a refund. That will get their attention if enough people do the same.

the view from here. iPad 7th generation.