The Monterey County Herald app, developed by Media News Group, is a free iOS application falling under the Education & Reference category, specifically within Books. The app has been revamped to offer a more optimized and faster experience for users.

With the new update, users can now enjoy personalized content recommendations through the "Your News" feature, tailoring their news feed to match their interests. The app also introduces a "Saved Articles" function, allowing users to bookmark articles for later reading and receive push notifications as reminders. Additionally, users can customize their push notifications based on preferred topics and access a variety of in-app games such as Sudoku, Solitaire, Jumble, Crossword, and Puzzles.