# Newsweek

> News for independent minds

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.newsweek.androidapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Newsweek Magazine
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 81,366
- **Rating:** 3.31 / 5 (294 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-01
- **First published:** 2014-10-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newsweek.androidapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.newsweek.com/contact](https://www.newsweek.com/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.newsweek.com/privacy-policy](https://www.newsweek.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Newsweek has been a trusted source of high-quality journalism worldwide since 1933. With over 50 million monthly readers, Newsweek offers a robust combination of news, culture, and insightful ideas across multiple platforms including podcasts, videos, magazines, and newsletters.

This Chrome extension provides a special edition app delivering unlimited access to Newsweek's extensive content. Key features include live and breaking news coverage, in-depth analysis on trending topics such as politics, business, technology, and sports, engaging podcasts covering debates and cultural discussions, daily briefings through The Bulletin, exclusive video content, access to the weekly magazine and archives, and customizable newsletters. Stay up to date with the world’s most important stories and enjoy a comprehensive media experience all in one place.

## Rankings

- #243,503 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.newsweek.androidapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.newsweek.androidapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Newsweek's well-written journalism and up-to-date news, especially the website version, but the Android app suffers from technical issues like frequent crashes, poor scrolling behavior, and problematic notifications. Many complain about intrusive ads and mandatory login requirements, which harm user experience. Despite content quality, app usability problems are significant and need fixing.

### Pros

- Provides up-to-the-minute news updates.
- Contains well-written and informative stories on the website version.
- Informs about the latest events and Covid-19 status.
- Has good traditional journalism values.
- Has a dedicated user base that appreciates the content.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and freezes after updates.
- Scrolling issues where page jumps unexpectedly while reading articles.
- Notification system not working or delayed, sometimes no new headlines for extended periods.
- Requires login and email, which users find intrusive.
- Too many intrusive pop-up ads and unwanted ad content (e.g., dermatology-related images).

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