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ABC13

News & Magazines • Disney • ⭐ 4.21 • 500,000+

ABC13's app gives you breaking news and weather with alerts customized for you!

Version 8.39.0 31.7 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
✅ 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
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.
✅ 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.
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 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 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 Use Biometric android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC 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 Use Fingerprint android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT 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.
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 Reorder Tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS 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 Com Abclocal Ktrk News Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.abclocal.ktrk.news.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.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING 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 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.

About ABC13

ABC13's app gives you breaking news and weather with alerts customized for you!

What ABC13 Is Used For

ABC13 appears to be a local news and weather app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, people would commonly use it to check breaking local news, follow weather updates, and receive alerts that can be tailored to their location or interests. The News & Magazines category and the short description suggest it is focused on timely, location-relevant information rather than general entertainment.

The listed permissions point to core app functions such as internet access, network status checks, push notifications, and coarse location support. That combination suggests the app may deliver news updates and weather alerts more effectively when location is available, and it can notify users about developing stories or changing conditions. Biometric permissions may also indicate optional account or app access features, though the metadata does not provide details on how those are used.

Common uses

  • Check local breaking news updates
  • Follow weather conditions and alerts
  • Receive push notifications for timely stories
  • Use location-based content if enabled
  • Browse a phone-friendly news feed
  • Stay informed during severe weather or emergencies
Best for:
local news readers weather updates alert notifications phone users location-based news
Related tags
breaking news local headlines local news location-based content mobile news news app news updates phone app push notifications severe weather weather alerts weather app

App Details

Package:
com.abclocal.ktrk.news
Developer:
Disney
Version:
8.39.0
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.abclocal.ktrk.news

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How to Download ABC13

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