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Espresso: World news in a shot

News & Magazines The Economist Newspaper ⭐ 4.70 1,000,000+

Quick daily news reporting

Version 3.40.0 83.1 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 19 permissions requested View details

This app requests 19 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
⚠️ 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.
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.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
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 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 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 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 Economist Darwin Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.economist.darwin.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.

About Espresso: World news in a shot

Espresso from The Economist is the faster, smarter way to know the news. Power through the world’s top stories in the time it takes to have a cup of coffee, with incisive analysis updated throughout the day. The Espresso app is now free for students aged 16 and over. Students can sign up without providing payment details. Verification of student status will happen automatically by checking that a student’s email address is from an educational institution. Here is what people say about Espresso: “If all you have each day is a few minutes and you're tired of the 24hrs news cycle mostly regurgitating the same info all day everyday, the Espresso helps distil the cacophony of news each day into a single powerful update.” What you’ll get: - Live-updated AI translation available in French, German, Mandarin and Spanish, in addition to English. And, although translated by a large language model, honed by native speakers, our reporting and analysis will never be AI-generated. - Top stories for quick analysis - “The World in Brief” news summary updated three times a day - Five bite-size articles offering finishable 1 minute reads - Audio versions of articles to enjoy hands-free - Daily podcasts and short videos offering fresh perspectives on current events - A zingy blend of Figure of the day, Quote of the day and Chart of the day - Selected news stories from the weekly edition in the “For you” tab Features: - Time to read highlighted on each article - Adjustable text size - Personalize your topic preferences - Dark mode for more comfortable reading - Mobile and tablet-compatible - Enable notifications Topics covered: - The Americas - Asia - China - Britain - Business - Middle East - Africa - Finance - Economics - Science - Technology - Culture - People - Coronavirus - US Elections - Editor’s Picks Full terms of use can be found at https://www.economistgroup.com/terms-of-use Our privacy policy can be found at https://www.economistgroup.com/privacy-policy

What Espresso: World news in a shot Is Used For

Espresso: World news in a shot appears to be a mobile news app for people who want a quick way to follow major current events. Based on the metadata, it focuses on short daily reporting, brief summaries, and updated analysis from The Economist, so it may suit users who prefer a compact news format instead of long articles. The app is in the News & Magazines category and is designed for phones, with tablet compatibility also mentioned.

Common use cases likely include checking a short morning briefing, catching up on major global stories during a break, and listening to audio versions of articles when reading is inconvenient. The metadata also suggests practical features such as topic preferences, dark mode, adjustable text size, and notifications. Network permissions indicate it needs internet access for live updates and content delivery, while storage permissions may relate to saving downloaded or cached material on the device. It also includes ads and in-app purchases, so some content or features may be tied to a subscription or paid access.

Common uses

  • Read brief summaries of major world news
  • Follow updated coverage throughout the day
  • Listen to audio versions of articles
  • Use the app for quick catch-up sessions
  • Customize topics and reading preferences
  • Receive notifications for news updates
  • Switch to dark mode for easier reading
Best for:
quick news checks busy readers daily briefings audio news phone app tablet app

App Details

Package:
com.economist.darwin
Developer:
The Economist Newspaper
Version:
3.40.0
Updated:
Jul 22, 2025
Min Android:
8.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.economist.darwin
  • Age rating: Everyone

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