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The Advocate

News & Magazines • Georges Media (NOLA, The Advocate) • ⭐ 3.60 • 50,000+
Version 4.1.0 Everyone

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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
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 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 Install Shortcuts install shortcuts 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 Uninstall Shortcuts uninstall shortcuts 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 Read Home Settings And Shortcuts read Home settings and shortcuts 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 Write Home Settings And Shortcuts write Home settings and shortcuts 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 The Advocate

A must-have for south Louisianians! The Advocate gives you access to both news/information updated 24/7 AND the daily e-edition in its latest app. That means you'll never miss vital information about topics such as Baton Rouge-area news, the LSU Tigers, the New Orleans Saints, Louisiana politics and much more. The app allows you to receive alerts about the biggest headlines and also allows you to read content it and share it on your favorite social media platforms. There are also display options, search functionality and the ability to 'favorite' stories you enjoy. We always welcome your feedback -- [email protected]!

What The Advocate Is Used For

The Advocate is a news and magazines app for phone users who want ongoing access to local and regional reporting, based on the metadata. It appears to focus on South Louisiana coverage, including Baton Rouge-area news, Louisiana politics, LSU Tigers updates, and New Orleans Saints news. The app also includes a daily e-edition, so it may be useful for readers who prefer a newspaper-style format alongside continuously updated articles.

Based on the description, people commonly use it to check breaking headlines, follow topic-specific coverage, search for stories, and save favorite articles for later. Sharing options suggest it can also be used to pass stories along through social platforms. The listed permissions, such as network access and storage access, fit a news app that downloads content, saves reading data, and updates over the internet. Features like alerts and startup behavior may support timely headline notifications and background updates.

Common uses

  • Read local and regional news updates throughout the day
  • View the daily e-edition in a newspaper-style format
  • Follow coverage of Baton Rouge, LSU, the Saints, and Louisiana politics
  • Receive headline alerts for major stories
  • Search for articles and switch display options for easier reading
  • Save or favorite stories to return to later
  • Share articles through social media or other apps
Best for:
local news readers Louisiana sports fans daily newspaper readers phone app users breaking news alerts
Related tags
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App Details

Package:
com.spreedinc.providers.capitalcitypress.batonrougeadvocate
Developer:
Georges Media (NOLA, The Advocate)
Version:
4.1.0
Updated:
Apr 17, 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.spreedinc.providers.capitalcitypress.batonrougeadvocate
  • Age rating: Everyone

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