# FOX 7 Austin: News

> Breaking news, weather and sports in Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos, Texas

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fox.droid.foxktbc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fox.droid.foxktbc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fox.droid.foxktbc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Fox Television Stations, Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 58,539
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (584 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.51.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-23
- **First published:** 2015-01-26
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-03-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fox.droid.foxktbc)
- **Website:** [https://www.fox7austin.com/](https://www.fox7austin.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fox7austin.com/privacy-policy](http://www.fox7austin.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"FOX 7 Austin: News" is your go-to source for breaking news, weather updates, and sports coverage in Austin, Round Rock, and San Marcos. Stay informed with live video streams, interactive radar, and tailored content on topics that matter to you, including traffic, politics, and entertainment. Enjoy daily segments like Good Day Austin and connect with your community through our social media channels.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Can see news from other cities and live video
- Favorite news app, easy to use and looks better
- App is faster and very user-friendly
- Interesting and easy to load

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to load
- Inconsistent notifications that don't link to stories
- Ads are problematic, covering screen and playing repetitively
- Commercial interruptions during live videos

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