Newstalk

Name: Newstalk
Rating: 2.7222223 (2055 reviews)
Author: Bauer Media Ireland

By: Bauer Media Ireland

The Official Newstalk App

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-04-15

Features & Capabilities

Newstalk is Ireland’s fastest-growing independent talk radio station offering opinion-led talk covering news, sport, business, and entertainment. With this official Newstalk Chrome extension, listen live or catch up on favorite shows through a vast library of podcasts.

The app features a simplified navigation with a new Library tab for accessing your downloads, likes, followed series, and playlists. Create custom playlists, receive improved notifications, and enjoy HD audio streams. Sign in for a personalized experience including curated music playlists, offline podcast listening, and easy bookmarking of favorites. The app supports Android Auto and Chromecast, enabling seamless listening on your TV or speakers. Stay up to date and engaged with Ireland’s leading talk radio brand directly from your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

9.4.1.295-SNAPSHOT.11379 Last updated: 2026-01-23

Version code:

11379

Creation date:

2010-10-05

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

75.21MB

Email:

fe*****@newstalk.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-04-15

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Developed by:

Bauer Media Ireland

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thisisaim.newstalk

Email:

fe*****@newstalk.com

Website:

http://www.newstalk.com

User Reviews

Users praise Newstalk for up-to-date content, good presenters, and a broad range of topics with access to two Irish stations, and appreciate features like saving podcasts or an ad-free subscription. However, repeated login failures, signup obstacles, and data retrieval issues frustrate many. Advertising is a major complaint, with long or mid-play ads disrupting listening. Navigation, search, and occasional load failures also appear. Overall reliability needs work, though some users enjoy the new layout and content availability.

Pros

Content is up-to-date with strong presenters and a broad range of topics.
Wide music selection and access to two Irish stations (Newstalk and Today FM).
In-app podcast saving feature is available.
New layout is a welcome change for some users.
Option to subscribe to remove ads.

Cons

Intrusive and excessive ads, including mid-podcast interruptions.
Frequent login/account issues (signing in/out, could not retrieve user information).
Registration and sign-up blocks (date of birth/gender requirements, forced signup).
Poor navigation and a difficult-to-use search function.
App sometimes won't load or crashes and throws errors.

Recent reviews

Love newstalk but this app needs some technical work. Newstalk is owned by Bauer Media so they have the money to sort it. Biggest issue is app ads randomly coming in mid conversation or when internet drops/changes. Often when playing back podcasts the volume starts off low and then suddenly increases half way through. Search function is mostly unusable when trying to find a particular topic/podcast. Nice additions to have: -Ability to save podcasts in app. -Subscription based model to stop ad