# Lockscreen Newsreading Apps The 'Mic' App Offers News and Headlines On Your iPhone's Lockscreen By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsreading References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/03/mic-app/) & [mic](https://mic.com/) 'Mic' is the name of an innovative smartphone app that is designed to make it possible for users to enjoy a high-quality and convenient [newsreading experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/particle-app) by taking greater advantage of the precious real estate that is the lockscreen on their [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locket). Effectively a revamped and updated version of the popular MicCheck app, Mic is designed to offer [bite-sized chunks of news](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factjano) that are specifically targeted towards people who are on the go and might not want to put in the time and effort it takes to read a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece of long-form journalism. Rather, Mic takes the approach of making newsreading a quick experience, with the unbeatable convenience of lockscreen displays helping people to get the most out of the app with minimal effort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lockscreen Newsreading Apps:** Mic brings news directly to users' lockscreen to offer a better news-reading experience, creating an opportunity for other app developers to expand on this trend. - **Bite-sized News:** Mic offers news in bite-sized chunks for people who are on the go and don't have a lot of time to read longer articles, creating an opportunity for news organizations to cater to this demographic. - **Convenient News Delivery:** Mic uses the iPhone's lockscreen displays to provide users with a convenient news delivery system, creating an opportunity for other app developers to utilize lockscreen displays for other forms of content delivery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Media and News:** Online media and news organizations can leverage the growing demand for bite-sized news and lockscreen delivery to attract more users. - **Technology:** As lockscreen newsreading apps become more popular, there will likely be advancements in technology to improve the lockscreen experience. - **Mobile App Development:** The success of Mic highlights the potential for mobile app developers to create innovative lockscreen experiences for other types of content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered News Summary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concise-ai.md) - [Smarter News Consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsbang.md) - [Home Screen Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locket.md) - [Intuitive Newsletter Reading Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack.md) - [Democratic Comparative News Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-daily-edit-app.md) - [Intentional Screen Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inscreen.md) - [Cohesive News Inboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legible-news-inbox.md) - [Convenient Flip Phone Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverscreen-os.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md)