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The Boston Globe

News & Magazines • Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC • ⭐ 4.50 • 50,000+
Version 5.0.9 Everyone 10+

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Permissions Explained 7 permissions requested View details

This app requests 7 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 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 Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices 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 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 Boston Globe

Get full access to The Boston Globe's 27-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalism, spanning local and national breaking news, investigative reporting, and coverage of politics, business, art, travel, culture, and more. Updated with a new design and experience, Globe app users can read, watch, and comment on the latest news from New England’s largest newsroom. • Download the app and discover local stories from The Boston Globe, Globe New Hampshire, and Globe Rhode Island. • Engage with groundbreaking journalism from the Spotlight Team. • Enjoy thought-provoking opinion and analysis from Globe columnists. • Explore impactful features from Globe Magazine and in-depth coverage of Boston sports. • Stay informed with Boston Globe Today, our daily TV show that takes you beyond the headlines. APP FEATURES • Customize notifications so you always have the latest updates about the topics you care about. • Save articles to read later, even when your device is offline. • Share your thoughts on articles and join the online discussion with in-app commenting. • Go beyond the headlines with videos from Boston Globe Today. Plus More!

What The Boston Globe Is Used For

The Boston Globe app appears to be a news and magazine app for reading reporting from The Boston Globe on an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to follow local and national breaking news, investigative coverage, politics, business, culture, travel, and Boston-area sports. It also seems oriented toward readers who want access to the publication’s newsroom content in a mobile format, with options to read articles, watch video, and comment on stories.

The app may be especially useful for people who want Boston-focused news from New England, including coverage from Globe New Hampshire and Globe Rhode Island. The permissions suggest it needs network access to load articles and media, and the ability to prevent the device from sleeping may help during reading or video playback. Features like saved articles and notifications indicate it can also be used as a personal news tracker for stories you want to revisit later or monitor as they update.

Common uses

  • Read Boston and New England news on a phone
  • Follow breaking news, politics, and business coverage
  • Watch video segments from Boston Globe Today
  • Save articles for offline reading later
  • Receive topic-based news notifications
  • Comment on articles and join discussions
  • Browse opinion, magazine, and sports coverage
Best for:
local news readers Boston area readers daily news updates mobile reading news and magazine app
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App Details

Package:
com.bostonglobe.android
Developer:
Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
Version:
5.0.9
Updated:
Nov 12, 2025
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.bostonglobe.android
  • Age rating: Everyone 10+

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