# News - Trending and Breaking S

> News is the free app that gives you all your favourite news in one place!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.huub.bumblebee`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Huub
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 921,881
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (431 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.14.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-22
- **First published:** 2020-09-28
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huub.bumblebee)
- **Website:** [https://sliide.com/](https://sliide.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.sliide.com/policies/privacy-policy.html](https://docs.sliide.com/policies/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**News - Trending and Breaking Stories** is a free Chrome extension that brings all your favorite news and stories together in one convenient place. Stay updated with trending stories from top publishers around the globe, ensuring you're always in the loop on the latest headlines.

The app uses your interests, location, and current events to suggest personalized stories, helping you find content faster and more relevant to you. Customize your news feed by toggling categories on and off so that you only see the news that matters most to you. Whether it's world news, entertainment, sports, or technology, News delivers content tailored to your preferences.

## Rankings

- #71,702 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huub.bumblebee.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews of the app are mixed. While some appreciate that it keeps them informed and offers engaging design, multiple users report significant battery and data consumption issues. There are also complaints about difficulty uninstalling the app, perceived biased negative news coverage, and concerns over the app acting like spyware. Overall, the app is seen as informative but has notable drawbacks affecting user experience.

### Pros

- Keeps users up to date on current events
- Provides informative news content
- App has a cool and engaging design

### Cons

- Consumes excessive battery power
- Uses too much data
- Difficult to uninstall or remove from device
- Content appears biased and negative to some users
- Contains unwanted or 'spyware'-like behavior

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