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Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily

Education • Blinks Labs GmbH • ⭐ 4.60 • 10,000,000+

Listen, read and learn something every day

Version 10.9.6 23.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 23 permissions requested View details

This app requests 23 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.
ℹ️ Review	Authenticate Accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS	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	Manage Accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS	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 Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS	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.
✅ 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.
✅ 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	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	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	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	Foreground Service Media Playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK	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 Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC	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	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	Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS	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	Com Blinkslabs Blinkist Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android.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	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	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	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	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_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	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	Providers Tv Permission Write Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_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	Providers Tv Permission Read Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_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.

About Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily

Join over 32 million users who love Blinkist’s book summaries for fast learning and personal growth. Imagine getting the key insights from 7,500+ bestselling books and top podcasts in just 15 minutes. Yep, it’s possible. Whether you're aiming to boost your career, work on personal growth, or simply stay curious, Blinkist makes learning easy and fun, even with your busy schedule. Get started today and see why millions trust Blinkist to learn faster. What You Get with Blinkist 📚 7,500+ book summaries packed with brilliant ideas No more overwhelming reading lists! Blinkist gives you the best bits from nonfiction and fiction books in just 15 minutes. Read or listen—whichever works best for you. 🎧 Audio and text summaries for learning on the go Busy? No problem. Blinkist lets you listen to book summaries while commuting, exercising, or even folding laundry. Multitasking for the win! 🎯 Personalized learning paths Set your goals, and we’ll create custom recommendations to help you hit them. Whether it’s self-improvement, business skills, or science, we’ve got you covered with expert-curated collections. 🚀 Blinkist Pro with Blinkist AI—the ultimate learning hack Want to go beyond books? With Blinkist Pro, you can summarize articles, PDFs, and videos in just seconds with Blinkist AI. Yep, it’s a learning revolution, and you’re invited. 📅 Daily inspiration at your fingertips Start your day with bite-sized wisdom through daily quotes and insights. Perfect for daily microlearning and keeping yourself inspired. 📝 Expert-led audio Guides Need more than just summaries? Blinkist’s Guides dive deeper into today’s hottest topics like leadership, mindfulness, personal growth and more. Your time is valuable—we get that. 📶 Offline learning No Wi-Fi? No worries! Download summaries and keep learning wherever you are. 🛠️ Send-to-Kindle feature Prefer reading on your Kindle? We’ve got you! Send summaries directly to your device for a smooth reading experience. Why You’ll Love Blinkist ⚡ Quick, flexible learning—perfect for busy lives 📖 Massive library—find everything you need to grow 🎧 Audio versions—learn while you do other things 💡 Makes learning fun—without the information overload What the Press is Saying "Blinkist is the perfect app to help you learn more and do more in less time." — The New York Times “Blinkist makes learning so convenient, you can squeeze it in anytime.” — TheNextWeb “An essential tool for curious minds who are short on time.” — Forbes "The audio feature is a game-changer for learning while multitasking." — BuzzFeed Let’s Get You Started! Download Blinkist now and enjoy a FREE 7-day trial with unlimited access to all features: 📚 7,500+ book summaries from bestselling nonfiction and fiction books 🎧 Audio versions for learning on the go 🎯 Personalized recommendations based on your goals 🚀 Blinkist AI to summarize articles, PDFs, and videos instantly 📅 Daily inspiration with quotes and bite-sized insights 📝 Expert-led Guides to dive deeper into key…

What Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily Is Used For

Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily appears to be an education app focused on quick learning from book summaries and audio guides. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to get the main ideas from nonfiction and fiction books without reading full-length titles, which can be useful for staying current on topics like business, self-improvement, science, mindfulness, and personal growth.

The app also appears suited for learning on the go. Its audio and text formats, along with offline access and background playback-related permissions, suggest it may be used during commuting, exercise, or other busy routines where reading a full book is not practical. The presence of account, network, notification, and billing permissions also fits a subscription-based learning app that syncs content, sends updates, and supports in-app purchases.

On a phone, Blinkist may work best as a microlearning tool for people who want short daily takeaways instead of long reading sessions. It seems especially relevant for users who want curated recommendations, structured learning paths, or brief summaries they can revisit later.

Common uses

Quickly review key ideas from books and podcasts
Listen to summaries while commuting or doing chores
Use short daily sessions for microlearning
Explore topics like business, leadership, and personal growth
Download content for offline listening or reading
Follow curated learning paths and recommendations
Use it as a low-time-commitment education app on a phone

Best for:

busy readers daily learning audio summaries self-improvement phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android

Category:
Education

Developer:
Blinks Labs GmbH

Version:
10.9.6

Updated:
Mar 23, 2026

Min Android:
10

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.blinkslabs.blinkist.android
Age rating: Everyone

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