Google News & Weather

Genie · Your customisable real-time news desk

Native Android News & Magazines Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.apps.genie.geniewidget
Version analyzed 3.5.3 (194277188)
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 1
Analyzed 2026-06-13
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

1 SDK found across 1 category. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 3 sensitive

11 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Read sync stats standard

Read sync stats.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google News & Weather.

What is Google News & Weather built with?

Google News & Weather by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Google News & Weather use?

FlyTrap detected 1 third-party SDK inside Google News & Weather, including Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google News & Weather request?

Google News & Weather requests 11 permissions. 3 of these are sensitive, such as Approximate location, Precise location and Find accounts on device. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google News & Weather safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google News & Weather requests 11 permissions (3 sensitive) and bundles 1 third-party SDK. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google News & Weather available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.