# PublicNext - News

> Live city video news, jobs, classifieds and build community

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.electreps.electreps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.electreps.electreps)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.electreps.electreps`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PublicNext
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 818,860
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2,856 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.75
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2017-06-13
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electreps.electreps)
- **Website:** [https://publicnext.com/](https://publicnext.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://publicnext.com/privacy.html](https://publicnext.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**PublicNext** is your go-to app for live Kannada news, jobs, classifieds, and local community connection across major cities like Hubli, Dharwad, Udupi, Mangalore, and Bangalore. It delivers authentic city-specific updates through short videos and text, keeping you informed about breaking news, events, weather, and critical alerts like power cuts and traffic jams.

The app empowers citizens to share opinions and participate in discussions about their locality, fostering a strong sense of community. Whether you're interested in job listings, cultural festivals, health services, or local market prices, PublicNext brings comprehensive, timely updates right to your smartphone. Download PublicNext today and stay connected with your city like never before!

## Rankings

- #76,501 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.electreps.electreps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.truecaller.permission.sdk.internal.read_account_state`

## Review summary

Users praise PublicNext for fast, hyperlocal news and city-specific content, with language customization. They appreciate rapid updates and clean journalism, and the app's local-first focus contrasts with national apps. Common concerns include ads and notification overload, occasional content/authenticity issues, and UI or sync glitches.

### Pros

- Hyperlocal coverage with city-specific news (e.g., Bangalore, Dharwad, Hubli) and local services.
- Very fast and up-to-date news updates.
- Ability to select a specific city and language for more relevant content.
- Clean journalism and straightforward presentation.
- Local-news-first approach that stands out from nationally focused apps.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.electreps.electreps)