The Times of London Reviews

by Perseid28

Even as an American, this was my go to news source for two years as it allowed me to skip past the annoying day-to-day political annoyances of the U.S. and read news pieces that were not simply clickbait. This changed a few weeks ago when TheTimesofLondon introduced annoying ads that require you to drag the text above or below (dragging the ad does not move the article along), a task made more difficult by ads that are nearly the height of my screen. Additionally, even with my ringer turned off, some ads play annoying music that completely destroys my trust in being able to discretely read the news. I’m especially bothered because I’m paying for the subscription; I should not have to contend with annoying ads in a payware app.

by Jtewright

1. Images load slowly, if at all (I’m in California so maybe the CDN is better in the UK?)
2. You display ad spaces when there are no ads.
3. When you switch apps, like to send someone a link to an article you’re reading, and switch back to The Times, it restarts the whole app and you lose your place.
4. Articles sometimes show a video play button over the thumbnail in the article list. When you click in there is no video, just an image.

by Oak631

I use TheTimesofLondon every day to keep up with British news and have done so for the past couple of years. Lately though I am being driven to distraction by the Times own-brand ads that pop up in every single article. One is for their podcast and one is for a daily email about coronavirus. Sometimes I get both in one article. They take an age to load and are hugely disruptive to the reading experience. I am very close to cancelling as I don’t have time to sit and read this paper on a laptop.

by AnirvanG

I'd have given it five stars - for much of the same reasons as other reviewers - but it has an obvious and annoying flaw: there's no search bar. I have to open the Times website to be able to search. This problem needs to be fixed asap.

by AOHappy

If you live in the U.S., and want World Class news coverage and commentary, AND have tired (as had I) of nauseatingly biased reporting by the New York Times (I had read religiously for 60 years!), you now have a superb option with the digital or Kindle versions of the Times of London and the Sunday Times. You can expect voluminous yet insightful coverage of world events, including important events in the U.S., unparalleled writing, humor, and, while being sensitive, a refusal to bow down to slavish political correctness. It’s a regular part of my day and I’m loving it.

by Ali L D

I have tried several news agencies but none of them have been as enjoyable and reliable as Times

by TinkerType

Living in the US, the daily news often reads like an alternative history novel. I use The Times as a touch stone - their perception of what’s going on is very helpful.

by Dickiey01

I read The Times every day either by IPad or Phone. The quality of the articles is superb as is the look and feel. The sadness of not completing the Super Fiendish Sudoko or Oleh’s quiz is always remedied when a Peter B’s cartoon is published.

by November169

I spent a lot of time reviewing various newspapers online. The Times has proved to be too - good news, well presented and TheTimesofLondon is easy to use on the phone or ipad. It’s very cost effective too!

by Bozebill

Easy navigation. Responsive links. Easy to understand headlines and menus. Plus, content that elucidates. What more can you ask for?

by MoonGoddeee

TheTimesofLondon is very efficient, & easy to use. The articles are spread amongst TheTimesofLondon quite cleverly. TheTimesofLondon is also well organized. The colors are brilliant too. In all the apps I’ve had the chance to use, this one is the best.,

by Jim Cutright

I’m a Yank and I rely on the Times to give me a reliable, credible perspective on the news here in the US as well as the UK. I also look forward to the Sunday Times magazine. Thank you very much and please keep up the great work.

by JohnnyDaz

The Times news app is very pleasingly laid out, easy to navigate and a pleasure to read. Unlike some other newspaper web sites and apps, The Times app shows all new material each time you open it up- much appreciated!

by Willsa987

Obviously reading an online paper doesn’t have the same feel as reading a tangible one but I love TheTimesofLondon! It’s a great way for me to get current London news all the way across the pond! TheTimesofLondon is easy to navigate and easy to read and I like the updates throughout the day.

by Buff'70

I read the Times daily (or more often). The perspective from across the Atlantic is illuminating; the articles about politics are fascinating.
I also look forward to each of the new articles about WW II on the eve of the 75th Anniversary of D Day.
The writers on virtually every subject are well informed, and their exquisite command of the English language is refreshing.
Thank You!

by TravPerk

I absolutely love The Times!!! I live in the California on US. Yet The Times is one of my favorites because of their quality news! I just wish you let your editions update on California time, PST, because I am always having to go to the previous issue over the 8 hour time difference. But definitely worth the bother!!! The Sunday Times is also equally as amazing!!

by A Girl From TN

I love reading The Times and The Sunday Times and all the inserts that go with them. All articles are so well-written and engaging. It’s like reading daily short stories. I’m a fan.
TheTimesofLondon makes it so easy. It works great. I can get to the stories easily. TheTimesofLondon is so easy to maneuver. Straight-forward. I would highly recommend TheTimesofLondon and the newspapers to all my friends interested in Great Britain’s view of British and global news.

by Fearlesssf8h

As an American, I perhaps have less reason to be engaged with your paper but a few years ago on a visit to London Picked II a copy of the paper to read with breakfast and have been a regular ever since. Your stories seem more balanced than we are accustomed to in the US and your human interest stories are more detailed and intelligent than our often dumbed down content. You are one of the three sources of news content I rely on with regularity. Keep up the good work!

by Literarytech

TheTimesofLondon works well. It is easy to navigate about. I like sliding across to the next article. I do wish I could have the articles as they appear in the paper edition so I could page through each. The separation into News/World/etc. leaves a bit to be desired. That said, good show.

A note on reporting. Good work. Good effort to keep the calm, measured tone in the articles and opinion separate. Much preferred to the usual frantic tone used by others to attract train-smash-lookers.

by CasualNick

Like the last reviewer I live in California and appreciate the quality of the Times’ journalism and contributors. I read the comment section pretty much daily. It almost allows me to square the fact that Murdoch operates Fox News. But not quite.