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News & Magazines A Medium Corporation ⭐ 4.70 10,000,000+

Read millions of expert stories on business, tech, design, and current events

Version 4.5.1301521 19.2 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 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 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 Foreground Service Media Playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK 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.
⚠️ 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 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.
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 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 Com Medium Reader Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.medium.reader.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.
⚠️ 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.

About Medium

Medium is the internet’s encyclopedia of expertise. Read millions of long-form stories from insiders and thought leaders, deepen your knowledge of the subjects that matter most to you, and harness the power of the written word to spark new ideas, answer big questions, and fuel bold ambitions. + Explore millions of ad-free stories from a global community of expert writers and independent voices. + Highlight passages, bookmark stories, and create lists to build your personal knowledge base. + Follow your favorite writers and publications, and get personalized recommendations based on your interests. + Connect with an intelligent community of readers and writers, clap for stories you love, and join thought-provoking conversations in the comments. + Listen to audio versions of any story while you commute, exercise, or multitask. + Opt in to get exclusive newsletters delivered to your inbox. + Enjoy a minimal, distraction-free reading experience that keeps the focus on quality writing. + Easily switch between light and dark modes. + Access seamlessly across your smartphone, tablet, and desktop. + Publish your own stories, grow your audience, and join the Medium Partner Program to earn money from your writing. + Become a member for unlimited access to everything on Medium and directly support the writers you read most with your subscription. If you become a Medium member, payment of $4.99 (monthly) or $49.99 (annual) will be charged to your Google Play account. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription using the Google Play Subscription Center. See Membership Terms of Service for more information: https://policy.medium.com/paid-terms-of-service-cc7f8e165178. Medium Terms of Service: https://policy.medium.com/medium-terms-of-service-9db0094a1e0f Privacy Policy: https://policy.medium.com/medium-privacy-policy-f03bf92035c9 Support: https://help.medium.com

What Medium Is Used For

Medium is a news and magazine-style reading app focused on long-form writing. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to read articles about business, technology, design, current events, and other topics from independent writers and publications. It appears suited to people who want a calmer reading experience with personalized recommendations rather than a fast social feed.

The app also seems designed for saving and managing content you want to revisit. Features such as highlighting, bookmarking, lists, and following writers suggest it may be useful for building a personal reading library or keeping track of topics you study regularly. Since it supports audio versions of stories, it can also fit situations where hands-free listening is more convenient, such as commuting or multitasking.

Permission details support its reading-and-media focus: internet access is needed to load stories, while foreground media playback and wake lock permissions may relate to audio playback. The app also includes external storage permissions, which may be used for storing downloaded content or local app data. It is a phone app, but the metadata also notes access across smartphone, tablet, and desktop, so it may be used on larger screens as well.

Common uses

  • Read long-form stories and essays across a range of topics
  • Follow writers and publications to personalize the feed
  • Save passages with highlights and bookmarks for later reference
  • Use lists to organize articles by topic or interest
  • Listen to audio versions of stories while commuting or multitasking
  • Join comments and reader discussions on selected stories
  • Switch between light and dark modes for easier reading
Best for:
readers knowledge seekers long-form articles commuters tablet users

App Details

Package:
com.medium.reader
Developer:
A Medium Corporation
Version:
4.5.1301521
Updated:
Mar 30, 2026
Min Android:
6.0
Age Rating:
Teen
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.medium.reader
  • Age rating: Teen

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