No matter how you vote, it’s hard to ignore the tension on Election Day in the United States. Polls are open across the country, but the real anxiety doesn’t begin until later tonight when they begin to close and votes are tabulated. . And if you need an additional way to obsessively follow the results, Apple News has you covered, whether you live in the United States or not.
If you go to the Apple News app on your iPhone, you will see a Follow the election live button at the top of Today tongue. Press it and you’ll receive “real-time updates” tonight as electoral votes begin to be counted, likely starting at 6 p.m. ET, when the first polls begin to close in Kentucky and Indiana .
The results will appear as live activity on your lock screen and in the dynamic island, which you can click for more information all night (and morning). Apple doesn’t illustrate how the tracker will work, but a red/blue Electoral College bar with live results could be the most nerve-wracking Dynamic Island activity ever.
It’s likely the race won’t be decided tonight, but it’s unclear when live activity will end.
Apple News offers comprehensive election coverage from a variety of sources, as well as state-by-state information for subscribers and non-subscribers. You can also filter the news by subject and by candidate on the dedicated Election 2024 page.
