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AZ Central: Arizona Republic

News & Magazines • USA TODAY Co. • ⭐ 2.40 • 100,000+

Version 8.7.1 Everyone 10+

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Permissions Explained 18 permissions requested View details

This app requests 18 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	Find Accounts On The Device find accounts on the device	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	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	Read Phone Status And Identity read phone status and identity	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	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	Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth settings	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 Sticky Broadcast send sticky broadcast	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	Connect And Disconnect From Wi Fi connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi	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	Run At Startup run at startup	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	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	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 AZ Central: Arizona Republic

At azcentral and The Arizona Republic, your story is our story. We’re the biggest newsroom in Arizona. We’ve won a Pulitzer Prize. We serve the largest audience in Phoenix. But none of that matters as much as this fundamental idea: We’re here to seek the truth, to understand the world around us, and to understand one another. APP FEATURES: • Access all of The Arizona Republic’s in-depth coverage of Phoenix, including things to do around town and analysis of the Suns, Cardinals, Dbacks, Wildcats, Sun Devils, and more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • The azcentral app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • New subscriptions are charged to your iTunes [Google Play] account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your iTunes [Google Play] account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For more details, see "Subscription Support" in the app's settings for more details and customer service contact information. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.azcentral.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.azcentral.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.azcentral.com

What AZ Central: Arizona Republic Is Used For

AZ Central: Arizona Republic appears to be a local news app for readers who want coverage from Arizona Republic and azcentral on a phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to read Phoenix and Arizona news, follow local events, and check reporting on topics like sports, weather, and things to do around town. It may also suit people who want a faster way to browse stories, photos, and videos from a regional newsroom.

The app’s listed features suggest practical use for staying updated through breaking-news alerts and tailored notifications, especially for users who want scores, weather updates, or coverage tied to their interests. The metadata also indicates reading tools such as offline access, text-size changes, saving stories, and night mode, which may make it more comfortable for regular news reading on a mobile device. Permission details like network access, approximate location, and storage access seem consistent with delivering news content, saving downloads, and supporting personalized alerts.

Common uses

Read local and state news from Arizona-focused coverage
Follow sports reporting for Phoenix teams and college programs
Receive breaking news, score, and weather notifications
Save stories for later and read them offline
Adjust text size and use night mode for easier reading
View photos and videos alongside written articles
Use it as a daily phone news app for local updates

Best for:

Local news readers Phoenix area residents Sports followers Daily commuters Mobile reading

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App Details

Package:
com.gannett.local.library.news.azcentral

Category:
News & Magazines

Developer:
USA TODAY Co.

Version:
8.7.1

Updated:
Feb 26, 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.gannett.local.library.news.azcentral
Age rating: Everyone 10+

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