Backchannel: Beat the News app for iPhone and iPad

Backchannel helps you stay ahead of the biggest news and trends by connecting you with the experts behind each story. Read a selection of the day’s most significant news stories that cut through the noise and deepen your knowledge on the topics that matter most.

Join a community of experts who offer you exclusive access to their insider perspectives. Add your reaction, ask bold questions, and unlock your edge.

+ Stay informed with the day’s top stories, hand-picked to keep you up to date and in the know

+ Discover deeper, more differentiated insights shaping tomorrow’s trends

+ Add your reaction, vote in polls, and view the results

+ See how experts are reacting and get insider opinions before they’re published anywhere else

+ Enjoy a minimal, distraction-free experience

+ Participate in thought-provoking conversations, ask questions, and exchange ideas

+ Build your reputation and expertise by contributing to the community