Google News - Daily Headlines

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Native Android News & Magazines Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.apps.magazines
Version analyzed 5.156.0.892791979
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 6
Analyzed 2026-07-30
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

6 SDKs found across 6 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 3 sensitive

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

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Read sync stats standard

Read sync stats.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL SHORTCUT standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.google.android.apps.magazines.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google News - Daily Headlines.

What is Google News - Daily Headlines built with?

Google News - Daily Headlines 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 - Daily Headlines use?

FlyTrap detected 6 third-party SDKs inside Google News - Daily Headlines, including Coil, Firebase Analytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Ads. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google News - Daily Headlines request?

Google News - Daily Headlines requests 22 permissions. 3 of these are sensitive, such as Find accounts on device, Post notifications and Approximate location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google News - Daily Headlines safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google News - Daily Headlines requests 22 permissions (3 sensitive) and bundles 6 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google News - Daily Headlines available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.