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Albany Times Union News

News & Magazines • Hearst Newspapers - LLC • ⭐ 4.40 • 10,000+

Version 202603.18 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 7 permissions requested View details

This app requests 7 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	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	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	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 Albany Times Union News

Access any story, on any device, anytime with the Times Union app. Stay informed with must-read Capital Region news. Dig into investigations and commentary you can’t find anywhere else. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the app, TimesUnion.com, e-Edition and newsletters. Get 1 month free, then $14.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Current digital and print subscribers have unlimited access to the app. - Digital subscribers: Sign in to the app to access your benefit. - Print subscribers: If you haven’t activated your digital access yet, look for “Activate Access” at the bottom of the app welcome screen. PAYMENT: Payment will be charged to your account with the confirmation of your purchase and will automatically renew each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of your monthly period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.TimesUnion.com/privacypolicy/ TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.TimesUnion.com/termsofservice/ FEEDBACK: We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have questions or suggestions: [email protected] or 518-454-5454.

What Albany Times Union News Is Used For

Albany Times Union News appears to be a local news app for readers who want coverage from the Capital Region and related Times Union content on a phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to read breaking news, investigations, commentary, and other articles from the publication in one place. It also supports access across devices and includes subscription-based digital access for readers who already have a print or digital subscription.

Because it is a news and magazines app, it may be useful for checking headlines, following local events, and reading longer reporting when away from a browser. The listed network permissions suggest the app needs internet access to load stories, sync subscription access, and refresh content. Storage access may be used for app data, downloads, or offline reading features if available in the app. The app is designed for phone use, so it likely fits everyday reading and quick updates on mobile rather than specialized device use.

Common uses

Read local Capital Region news and updates
Browse investigations and opinion pieces from the publication
Access digital subscription content in the app
Use on a phone for quick headline checking
Sign in with an existing digital or print subscription
Load articles and newsletters over the internet
Manage news reading across devices

Best for:

Local news readers Print subscribers Digital subscribers Daily headline checking Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.timesunion.newsapp

Category:
News & Magazines

Developer:
Hearst Newspapers - LLC

Version:
202603.18

Updated:
Mar 6, 2026

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.timesunion.newsapp
Age rating: Everyone

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