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The Philadelphia Inquirer

News & Magazines • The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC • ⭐ 4.30 • 50,000+
Version 28.2 Everyone 10+

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Permissions Explained 13 permissions requested View details

This app requests 13 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 Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based) 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 Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based) 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 Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage 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 Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage 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 View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections 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 View Network Connections view network connections 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 Change Network Connectivity change network connectivity 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 Delete All App Cache Data delete all app cache data 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 Full Network Access full network access 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 Control Vibration control vibration 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 Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping 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 Download Files Without Notification download files without notification 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 Data From Internet receive data from Internet 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 The Philadelphia Inquirer

Staying on top of award-winning Philadelphia news is now faster and easier than ever with The Philadelphia Inquirer App on Android phones and tablets. With the official news app for Philadelphia news, access top daily headlines and latest breaking news alerts from The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. With The Philadelphia Inquirer App you can: • Discover the latest breaking news and important updates with our intuitive news feed and uncluttered reading experience. • Explore the news topics you care about, from sports teams like the Eagles and Phillies to local news and insights, with our seamless section navigation. • Remember the stories that matter to you with quick action buttons for bookmarking and sharing. • Never miss a story with digital all-access subscriptions, available as an in-app purchase. Additional Features: • Alerts and Notifications — Be the first to know with verified breaking news. Easily access breaking news articles with one tap on a notification. • Newsletters — Stay on top of the news in your inbox. Sign up for the newsletters you’d like to receive to get the very best of The Inquirer. • Frequent Updates — Stay connected with 24/7 coverage and other important news throughout the day. • Log In — Use your existing inquirer.com email and password or Register for a new account. • Customized Feed — Customize the news feed to follow the topics that matter most to you. Switch between your custom feed and Latest Headlines with just a tap. • Custom Text Size — Read more comfortably with the ability to increase/decrease article font sizes. • Dark Mode — Activate from the Settings tab and the app will switch to dark mode when activated on your device for easier nighttime reading. Be a part of the future for Philadelphia news with The Philadelphia Inquirer app. We'd love to hear your feedback! Reach out to our support team under Settings > Submit Feedback.

What The Philadelphia Inquirer Is Used For

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a news app for Android phones and tablets that appears designed for reading Philadelphia-focused journalism in a mobile format. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to follow breaking news, daily headlines, and ongoing coverage from The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. It may be especially useful for people who want a quick way to check local stories, sports updates, and city news from one place.

The app also seems built for regular news reading and organization. It includes features such as topic navigation, bookmarking, sharing, customizable text size, dark mode, and personalized feeds, which suggests it can be used for both fast headline browsing and longer article reading. The permissions for network access, Wi‑Fi status, location, and storage indicate it may support loading articles, delivering notifications, and handling saved content or app data. Subscriptions are available through in-app purchase for users who want full access.

Common uses

  • Read Philadelphia local news and daily headlines
  • Follow breaking news alerts and newsroom updates
  • Track sports coverage such as Eagles and Phillies stories
  • Bookmark articles to revisit later
  • Share stories from the app
  • Customize the feed to focus on preferred topics
  • Adjust text size and use dark mode for more comfortable reading
Best for:
Local news readers Philadelphia sports fans Daily headline checks Mobile article reading Custom news feeds
Related tags
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App Details

Package:
com.ap.philly
Developer:
The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC
Version:
28.2
Updated:
Mar 12, 2026
Min Android:
8.0
Age Rating:
Everyone 10+
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.ap.philly
  • Age rating: Everyone 10+

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