Apple is also following along closely.
First, it was Crosswords, andnext up is Quartilesin iOS 17.5.
The latest attempt at attracting users and keeping them there is puzzle games.
People really love puzzle games like Wordle.Nils Huenerfuerst / Unsplash
“Games like Wordle tap into our desire for a daily challenge and mental stimulation.
It’s a recipe for stagnation.
Since then, News+ has limped along.
Sudoku is the crack of puzzle games.Richard Bell / Unsplash
And once you catch somebody with a puzzle they connect with, they will probably stick around.
Can puzzle games save Apple’s News+?
Crosswords, the OG newspaper puzzle.Ross Sneddon / Unsplash