The Onion releases free iPhone app

The Onion has launched its official iPhone application—sponsored by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky—as a part of its advertising partnership with the No. 1 U.S. meat snack brand.

Jack Link’s, known for its popular Messin’ with Sasquatch advertising campaign, which has achieved nearly cult-like status, is the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer in the world. Free to download from the iTunes App Store, the app presents the award-winning news, analysis and attention-grabbing headlines that Onion fans love.

The Onion app will showcase its news and regular features including Onion Radio News, Onion News Network video, sports, opinion editorials, statshots, infographics and more. In addition, app subscribers may search and view The Onion’s online content archives and save items for offline viewing. Paid upgrades featuring enhanced functionality will be made available throughout 2010.