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The Wall Street Journal. News

News & Magazines Dow Jones & Company, Inc. ⭐ 4.20 5,000,000+

WSJ: Award-winning business & markets coverage, breaking news & global headlines

Version 6.36.1.27774 50.3 MB Everyone 10+

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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
⚠️ 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.
⚠️ 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.
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.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE 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 Download Without Notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

About The Wall Street Journal. News

**By downloading the app you agree to Dow Jones Terms of Use, Privacy Notice, and Cookie Notice** Stay ahead of the competition with the app that’s as ambitious as you are. Get the trusted insights and in-depth analysis you need from The Wall Street Journal, America’s most trusted newspaper—providing key decision-makers around the world with peerless reporting since 1889. Download the WSJ app today and receive instant access to The Wall Street Journal’s award-winning journalism, including world-renowned coverage of the latest news moving stock markets and impacting business. Simple and easy to use, the WSJ app provides you with instant access to the trusted insights you need, wherever, and whenever you need them— from real-time quotes and breaking news, to the latest headlines impacting business, finance and global markets. Receive alerts and notifications with breaking news developments and updates from around the world—from the United States and Canada, to Europe, Asia and more. Plus, explore a wide range of dedicated sections with insightful articles, including: Politics, Opinion, World News, Lifestyle, U.S. News, Technology, Economy and more. Key benefits include: (+) Full access to the WSJ app, WSJ.com and WSJ. Magazine—our award-winning lifestyle publication. (+) Multiple ways to read the newspaper including access to global digital editions of The Wall Street Journal—U.S., Europe and Asia. (+) Trusted insights from a world-renowned newspaper, with over 125 years of peerless reporting and award-winning journalism. (+) Unlimited access to a wide range of dedicated site sections, including: Business, Markets, Politics, Opinion, World News, U.S. News, Economy, Technology, Lifestyle, Finance and more. (+) World-renowned business and finance news with coverage on the economy, including real-time stock quotes, global markets data, and the latest on mergers and acquisitions. (+) Global headlines, breaking news coverage and real-time market quotes, along with The Wall Street Journal’s expert insights, in-depth analysis and informed commentary. (+) New feature: What’s News feed: A real-time news feed, curated by The Wall Street Journal’s award-winning journalists—featuring the must-know global news across business, finance, politics and the economy throughout the day. (+) New feature: Ability to print out articles directly from your mobile device. (+) New feature: Save and Share articles to read later. (+) Off-line reading, enabling you to remain ambitious, wherever you are. (+) Alerts and notifications for breaking news, latest headlines, developing stories and live updates—including the ability to follow your favorite journalists. (+) Seamlessly integrated markets data available within articles, along with real-time stock quotes, company-specific metrics, historical share performance, charts and more. (+) Get the latest headlines and breaking news from around the world, instantly available with the ability to save and read later. Stay informed…

What The Wall Street Journal. News Is Used For

The Wall Street Journal. News appears to be a phone app for reading current news, business coverage, and market-focused reporting from The Wall Street Journal. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used by people who want quick access to headlines, analysis, and updates on topics such as finance, politics, world news, technology, and the economy.

It also appears suited for users who follow stock markets or business developments closely, since the app mentions real-time quotes, market data, and breaking news alerts. The listed permissions suggest it needs network access for downloading articles and updates, storage access for saving content or media, and notification-related permissions for alerts. Because it is a news and magazines app for phones, it is likely used for reading on the go, checking summaries throughout the day, and following curated sections or regional editions.

Common uses

  • Read business, finance, and market news on a phone
  • Follow breaking headlines and news alerts throughout the day
  • Check real-time quotes and market-related updates
  • Browse sections such as politics, world news, technology, and lifestyle
  • Access regional digital editions for different locations
  • Use it for in-depth reporting and editorial analysis
  • Save or download content for later reading
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App Details

Package:
wsj.reader_sp
Developer:
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Version:
6.36.1.27774
Updated:
Mar 27, 2026
Min Android:
7.0
Age Rating:
Everyone 10+
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: wsj.reader_sp
  • Age rating: Everyone 10+

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