MSN

Microsoft Corporation · Search and browse top stories and breaking news happening nearby.

Native Android News & Magazines Microsoft Corporation

Bundle ID com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews

Version analyzed 33.4.440529014

Build framework Native Android

SDKs detected 9

Analyzed 2026-10-03

Exploratory agent run

What MSN does

Observed on screen

Personalized News Feed Delivers news and interest-based content tailored to topics selected during onboarding.
Multimodal Search Supports text, voice, and camera-based searches through Bing.
Private Browsing Provides InPrivate search and tabs that clear local search data when tabs are closed or the app restarts.
Web Browser and Tab Management Includes standard browsing controls, multiple tabs, page refresh, navigation, and secure website access.
Watch Feed Presents video news with playback controls, likes, sharing, source attribution, and duration information.
Microsoft Account Integration Enables sign-in for account-linked services, personalization, and data synchronization.
Microsoft Rewards Allows signed-in users to earn points and redeem eligible rewards such as gift cards.
Saved Content Provides bookmarks and browsing history for revisiting pages and content.
Integrated Apps and Utilities Offers shortcuts to Image Creator, AI Writer, Translator, Weather, Money, Wallpapers, Trending, Images, and Watch.
Search and Content Controls Includes SafeSearch levels, private mode, speech-language selection, read-aloud options, and recommendation personalization.
Feedback Submission Supports categorized feedback, written comments, optional screenshots, and privacy information.
Privacy and Legal Access Exposes Microsoft privacy statements, terms of use, service agreements, and private-search behavior details.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

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

All SDKs

Ads 1 SDK

Google AdMob Google

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

33 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.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard

com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE BADGE standard

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

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

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard

Display over other apps standard

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

DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

High sampling rate sensors standard

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

DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside MSN.

What does MSN do?

MSN is a personalized news, search, browsing, and media application powered by Microsoft services. It combines a customizable content feed with Bing search, private web browsing, short-form news videos, utility tools, account synchronization, and Microsoft Rewards. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

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 9 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 33 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 33 permissions (8 sensitive) and bundles 9 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

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