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GSMArena

News & Magazines • GSMArena.com • ⭐ 4.36 • 1,000,000+

The official app of GSMArena.com - mobile phones news, reviews and specs

Version 1.7.6 8.5 MB

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Permissions Explained 10 permissions requested View details

This app requests 10 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.
✅ 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 GSMArena

The official app of GSMArena.com - mobile phones news, reviews and specs

What GSMArena Is Used For

GSMArena appears to be a phone-focused news and reference app for people who follow mobile devices. Based on the metadata, it is likely used to read mobile phone news, check reviews, and look up device specifications in one place. As a News & Magazines app, it fits users who want quick access to updates about phones, hardware changes, and model comparisons without needing to browse a full website.

The listed permissions suggest it may need internet access to load articles and device data, network-state access to adapt to connectivity, and notification permissions to send updates or alerts. Since it is described as the official app of GSMArena.com and is labeled as a phone app, it seems best suited for everyday use on Android phones rather than large-screen or TV-style navigation. Common use may include following launch coverage, reading hands-on impressions, and checking specs before buying or comparing devices.

Common uses

  • Read mobile phone news and updates
  • Browse reviews of smartphones and related devices
  • Check hardware and specification details
  • Compare devices while researching a purchase
  • Receive app notifications for new content
  • Use on an Android phone for quick article access
Best for:
phone users tech readers spec checkers review readers buying research
Related tags
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App Details

Package:
com.gsmarena.android
Developer:
GSMArena.com
Version:
1.7.6
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.gsmarena.android

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How to Download GSMArena

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