# Newstalk

> The Official Newstalk App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thisisaim.newstalk](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thisisaim.newstalk)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thisisaim.newstalk`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Bauer Media Ireland
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 523,283
- **Rating:** 2.72 / 5 (2,055 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.4.1.295-SNAPSHOT.11379
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-23
- **First published:** 2010-10-05
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thisisaim.newstalk)
- **Website:** [http://www.newstalk.com](http://www.newstalk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.newstalk.com/privacy-policy](https://www.newstalk.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**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.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.thisisaim.newstalk.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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.

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