# Newscom - Malayalam Short News

> Malayalam short news app with breaking, flash, local and live news

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/live.newscom](https://chrome-stats.com/d/live.newscom)

## Overview

- **ID:** `live.newscom`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** NewsApp Global
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 799,845
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (3,053 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-11
- **First published:** 2019-12-14
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=live.newscom)
- **Website:** [https://newscom.live](https://newscom.live/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://newscom.live/privacy-policy-2](https://newscom.live/privacy-policy-2)

## Description

Newscom is a dedicated Malayalam short news app offering 24x7 updates including breaking, flash, local, and live news. It delivers concise and real-time news coverage containing only essential facts, free from political or social bias. The platform is powered by advanced mobile technology ensuring quick flash updates, hyper-local content, and easy sharing among readers. Curated by professional reporters and an in-house team, Newscom guarantees accurate information. As a Made in India app, it has rapidly become a trusted source for thousands of Malayalam readers seeking reliable and concise news.

## 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.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `live.newscom.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Newscom for its quick, concise Malayalam news with a good interface and curated content. However, many face persistent app crashes and automatic closures, especially after updates. A major frustration stems from frequent, intrusive ads including pop-ups and video ads. Users also report poor categorization of news, with category navigation and some features not working on certain devices. There are requests for improvements such as night mode, better notifications, and enhanced update control. Overall, while the content quality is praised, stability and ad experience need attention.

### Pros

- Provides quick, concise news updates in Malayalam.
- Good and clear user interface with user-friendly design.
- Curated content highlighting major and important news.
- Generally good reading experience without unnecessary gossip.
- Free from ads in earlier versions, appreciated by users.

### Cons

- App crashes or closes automatically when scrolling or opening news, especially after updates.
- Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including pop-up and video ads, disrupt user experience.
- Lack of effective categorization or filtering of news, making it hard to find specific news types.
- Some features like notifications, update options, and category navigation not working properly on certain devices.
- Absence of features like night mode and breaking news alerts requested by users.

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