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CNA

News & Magazines Mediacorp Pte Ltd ⭐ 4.28 1,000,000+

The CNA app offers the latest news, photos and videos.

Version 2.0.0 28.6 MB

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Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 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.
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 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 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s 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 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.

About CNA

The CNA app offers the latest news, photos and videos.

What CNA Is Used For

CNA appears to be a news app for getting current updates, photos, and videos on a phone. Based on the metadata, it fits the News & Magazines category and is likely meant for people who want to browse headlines and media from a mobile device rather than a desktop-style experience.

The listed permissions suggest it needs internet access to load content, network-state access to manage connections, and wake lock or foreground service support to keep content updates or playback active in the background. Storage permissions may be used for saving downloaded media or temporary files, though the metadata does not specify exactly how. Overall, CNA may be used as a daily news companion for reading or watching updates while on the move.

Common uses

  • Read the latest news updates on a phone
  • View photo and video stories in one place
  • Check current headlines during commutes or breaks
  • Use mobile data or Wi‑Fi to refresh content
  • Access a news app designed for handheld use
  • Potentially save or cache media content on the device
Best for:
News readers Mobile browsing Video news updates Daily headlines Phone users

App Details

Package:
com.channelnewsasia
Developer:
Mediacorp Pte Ltd
Version:
2.0.0
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.channelnewsasia

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How to Download CNA

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