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CBC News

News & Magazines • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation • ⭐ 4.70 • 1,000,000+

National, World & Sports News

Version 4.9.2 27.1 MB

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Ca Cbc Mobile Android Cbcnewsandroidwebview Permission C2d Message ca.cbc.mobile.android.cbcnewsandroidwebview.permission.C2D_MESSAGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Custom Permission Sports Content Provider custom.permission.SPORTS_CONTENT_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Ca Cbc Mobile Android Cbcnewsandroidwebview Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission ca.cbc.mobile.android.cbcnewsandroidwebview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About CBC News

National, World & Sports News

What CBC News Is Used For

CBC News appears to be a mobile news app for following reporting from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Based on the title, category, and short description, it is commonly used to read or browse national, world, and sports coverage on an Android phone. It may be especially useful for people who want a single place to check current headlines, breaking stories, and ongoing updates during the day.

Because it is a news app, it likely relies on internet access to load articles and related content, and it may use notifications to alert users about developing stories. Permissions such as network access, push notification support, and foreground service usage suggest the app may keep content updated in the background and deliver timely alerts. The sports-related content provider permission also suggests that sports coverage may be a notable part of the experience. On a phone, it would typically be used for quick news checking while commuting, at work, or while following major events.

Common uses

  • Read national, world, and sports news on an Android phone
  • Check headlines and breaking updates throughout the day
  • Receive news notifications for current events and major stories
  • Follow CBC reporting in a mobile-friendly format
  • Browse sports coverage alongside general news
  • Use it when you want quick access to current affairs on the go
Best for:
News readers CBC audience Sports updates Daily headlines Phone users
Related tags
android phone breaking news canadian news cbc news current events headline reader mobile news national news news app news notifications sports news world news

App Details

Package:
ca.cbc.mobile.android.cbcnewsandroidwebview
Developer:
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Version:
4.9.2
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: ca.cbc.mobile.android.cbcnewsandroidwebview

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How to Download CBC News

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