MSN

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Native Android News & Magazines Microsoft Corporation

Bundle ID com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews

Version analyzed 33.4.440529014

Build framework Native Android

Detection confidence Medium

SDKs detected 8

Analyzed 2026-06-13

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

8 SDKs found across 7 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs

Analytics 1 SDK

Firebase Analytics Google

Animation 1 SDK

Lottie Airbnb

Anti-Abuse 1 SDK

Google Play Integrity Google

Attribution 1 SDK

Adjust Adjust

Authentication 2 SDKs

Google Sign-In Google

Google Identity Credentials Google

Imaging 1 SDK

Coil Coil

Push Notifications 1 SDK

Firebase Cloud Messaging Google

From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 8 sensitive

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

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

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

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Reorder tasks standard

Move tasks within the back stack.

Set wallpaper standard

Change the system wallpaper.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Install shortcut standard

Install a shortcut on the launcher.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

High sampling rate sensors standard

Read sensor data at a sampling rate greater than 200 Hz.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside MSN.

What is MSN built with?

MSN by Microsoft Corporation is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does MSN use?

FlyTrap detected 8 third-party SDKs inside MSN, including Coil, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Google Play Integrity. They span areas such as Imaging, Push Notifications, Anti-Abuse and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does MSN request?

MSN requests 25 permissions. 8 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications, Approximate location and Precise location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is MSN safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. MSN requests 25 permissions (8 sensitive) and bundles 8 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is MSN available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.

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SDKs detected

Permissions requested 8 sensitive

Frequently asked questions

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