# Linux News: Open Source & Tech

> All Linux & Open Source news, tutorials and blogs in one app!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.pinenuts.linuxnews](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.pinenuts.linuxnews)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.pinenuts.linuxnews`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pinenuts Android Developers
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 84,200
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (1,601 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.2p
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2012-02-12
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.pinenuts.linuxnews)
- **Website:** [https://linuxnews.pinenutsdev.com](https://linuxnews.pinenutsdev.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/22321051](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/22321051)

## Description

Linux News: Open Source & Tech is a fast, simple RSS feed reader that brings the latest Linux, Unix and open source headlines straight to your device. Read news, software releases, security alerts, how‑tos and tutorials from top sites like Phoronix, LWN, OMGUbuntu, DistroWatch, Linux.com and many more — all in one place.

Customize your feed by reordering or disabling sources you don't need, jump directly to headlines without UI friction, and request additional sites to be added. Note: the app aggregates publicly available RSS feeds and is not affiliated with the listed sites.

## Rankings

- #239,101 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `it.pinenuts.linuxnews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Linux News: Open Source & Tech app is praised for aggregating diverse Linux and open source news sources effectively with a stable and user-friendly experience. However, multiple users report intrusive ads including unskippable full-screen and video ads without an option to remove them via payment. Other common complaints include usability issues such as lack of content filtering, poor navigation especially on mobile devices, slow loading times, and battery drain. Despite these drawbacks, users appreciate the app as a valuable resource for staying informed about Linux technology.

### Pros

- Aggregates Linux news from many sources including kernel development, patches, security updates, and general news.
- Provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use interface suitable for Linux fans of all levels.
- Generally stable with a good user experience and useful features like news sorting and favoriting.
- Keeps users well-informed about Linux and open source technology conveniently in one app.

### Cons

- Intrusive and excessive advertisements, including full-screen ads that cannot be closed and video ads, negatively impacting usability.
- Lack of a paid, ad-free option frustrates users who want to avoid ads.
- Some usability issues such as difficulty in navigating landscape/portrait modes, no way to filter unwanted content, no "mark all read" feature, and inconvenience in accessing links outside the app.
- Performance issues like slow article opening and high battery consumption reported by users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.pinenuts.linuxnews)