Here’s a more concise and user-friendly version of the instructions:
Solving Puzzles in Apple News on iPad
Getting Started:
- Check Availability: Puzzles are available to Apple News+ subscribers in select countries and regions.
- Access Puzzles:
- From the Sidebar: Tap “Puzzles” in the sidebar.
- From Today Feed: Tap “Today,” then the “Puzzles” group.
Choosing a Puzzle:
- Select a Puzzle Type: Tap “Crossword,” “Mini,” or “Quartiles” to view specific puzzles.
- Choose a Puzzle: Tap a puzzle to start.
- Difficulty Level: Crossword puzzles have “Easy,” “Moderate,” and “Challenging” options.
Tracking Your Progress:
- Scoreboard: View your streaks, stats, and rankings in the Scoreboard.
- Streaks: Complete daily puzzles to maintain your streak.
- Note: Using “Reveal” or solving on older iOS/iPadOS versions may affect your streak.
Competing with Others:
- Game Center: Enable Game Centre to compete with friends and other players.
Viewing Past Puzzles:
- Recent Puzzles: Swipe up in a puzzle feed to see recent puzzles.
- Complete Archive: Access the full archive of crossword and crossword mini puzzles.
Customizing Your Experience:
- Notifications: Enable puzzle notifications to stay updated.
- Today Feed: Remove the “Puzzles” group from your Today feed if desired.
Enjoy Solving Puzzles!
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