The Mercury News

Stay informed with local and national news through The Mercury News, a redesigned Android app delivering personalized journalism right to your device. Built from the ground up as a native Android experience, this app gives you complete control over what you read, when you read it, and how you consume your news.

Customize your news feed to match your interests. The Your News section learns what topics matter to you—whether that's politics, sports, business, or entertainment—so you skip the noise and focus on stories you actually want to read. Follow specific topics at the article level, and the app automatically surfaces related coverage more frequently. Unfollow just as easily when your interests shift.

Never lose an article worth revisiting. The Saved Articles feature lets you bookmark content for later reading, and smart push notifications remind you about stories waiting in your collection. You control which topics trigger notifications, eliminating the constant stream of alerts and creating a less intrusive experience tailored to your preferences.

Read the way you want. Prefer the full newspaper experience? Access the E-News digital replica directly in the app—no need to juggle multiple apps. Want to stay informed offline? Enable offline reading from Settings and customize which content downloads for airplane trips, commutes, or areas without signal. Simply swipe left to move through articles in any section without bouncing back to the main feed.

Navigate seamlessly with the intuitive top navigation bar. Tap or swipe between sections instantly, keeping you moving through the day's most important stories. And when you need a mental break from news, enjoy built-in games including Sudoku, Solitaire, Jumble, Crossword, and Puzzles—all without leaving the app.

Subscribers should log in after updating to restore account access and ensure uninterrupted service. Look for the Restore Subscriptions button in Settings. The Mercury News combines speed, personalization, and flexibility to keep you connected to the stories that matter most.