# Now in Android

> Now in Android - a new, open source, real-world sample app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.samples.apps.nowinandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.samples.apps.nowinandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.samples.apps.nowinandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google Samples
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 90,856
- **Version:** 0.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-27
- **First published:** 2023-07-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 3.31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.nowinandroid)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/android/nowinandroid](https://github.com/android/nowinandroid)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

## Description

**Now in Android** is a fully functional, open source Android app built entirely with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Designed to adhere to Android's design and development best practices, it serves as an excellent reference for developers looking to deepen their understanding of modern Android app architecture.

This app also provides timely news updates, helping developers stay current with the latest Android development trends and ecosystem changes. While currently in early stage development, its source code is available on GitHub, making it an invaluable resource for learning and collaboration within the Android developer community.

## Rankings

- #231,649 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.samples.apps.nowinandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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