Microsoft Start: News & more

Microsoft Start is a one-stop app for news, weather, shopping & more

by Microsoft Corporation

Million

Downloads

7.0+

Android version

5/11/22

Last updated

2014

December

App age

46.7 MB

App size

Everyone

Content rating

FREE

Price

Google Play Rating history and histogram

103796

30341

9909

3942

12760

Changelog

May 11, 2022 Update Version 22.6.400511607
May 9, 2022 Update Version 22.6.400509603
May 4, 2022 Update Version 22.6.400505607
Apr 27, 2022 Update Version 22.6.400427603
Apr 19, 2022 Update Version 22.5.400420603
Apr 18, 2022 Update Version 22.5.400418603
Apr 11, 2022 Update Version 22.4.400411607
Apr 1, 2022 Update Version 22.4.400401607
Mar 16, 2022 Update Version 22.3.400317603
Feb 25, 2022 Update Version 22.2.400225603
Feb 13, 2022 Update Version 22.2.400214603
Feb 13, 2022 Update Version 22.2.400214603
Jan 23, 2022 Update Version 22.1.400124652
Jan 20, 2022 Update Version 22.1.400120603
Jan 3, 2022 Update Version 22.0.400104603
Dec 13, 2021 Update Version 21.9.391213603
Dec 9, 2021 Update Version 21.9.391209603
Dec 3, 2021 Update Version 21.9.391203603
Nov 24, 2021 Update Version 21.9.391125607
Nov 22, 2021 Update Version 21.8.391123603
Oct 12, 2021 Update Version 21.7.391012603
Sep 8, 2021 Update Version 21.6.390927759
Sep 7, 2021 Update Version 21.5.390927679
Aug 6, 2021 Update Version 21.5.390806607
Jul 26, 2021 Update Version 21.5.390726607
Jul 13, 2021 Update Version 21.4.390713603
Jul 5, 2021 Update Version 21.4.390705603
Jun 27, 2021 Update Version 21.4.390628603
Jun 1, 2021 Update Version 21.3.390601603
May 29, 2021 Update Version 21.2.390529607
Apr 29, 2021 Update Version 21.2.390430603
Mar 9, 2021 Update Version 21.0.390310615
Feb 25, 2021 Update Version 21.0.390225607
Dec 2, 2020 Installs 5,000,000+ installs
Oct 5, 2020 Update Version 20.275.01
Aug 28, 2020 Update Version 20.233.01
Aug 7, 2020 Update Version 20.218.01
Jul 28, 2020 Update Version 20.203.01
Jul 24, 2020 Update Version 20.203.01
Jul 9, 2020 Update Version 20.191.03
Jun 29, 2020 Update Version 20.181.02
Jun 10, 2020 Update Version 20.162.01
Jun 9, 2020 Update Version 20.161.01
May 31, 2020 Update Version 20.149.01
May 16, 2020 Update Version 20.136.01
Apr 23, 2020 Update Version 20.114.01
Apr 14, 2020 Update Version 20.105.01
Apr 6, 2020 Update Version 20.097.01
Apr 3, 2020 Update Version 20.094.01
Mar 20, 2020 Update Version 20.079.02

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Developer information

Microsoft Corporation

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Website

One Microsoft Way

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Description

Personalize your news feed and stay connected with the latest entertainment, sports, tech and science, lifestyles—even health and fitness trends.
Find shopping rebates and discover nearby food and drinks with Microsoft Start. Use it as a translator and unit converter as well.
Use Start as a search engine and earn Microsoft Rewards, connect to OneDrive—did we mention wallpapers?
Want to discover more with Microsoft Start? Install it now!
*Functions mentioned above not available in all markets, actual features and display contents may vary.

Key features

📰Connect with breaking world, national, and local news
Get custom daily updates on topics you follow.
Discover popular stories from hundreds of trusted sources.
Get local weather reports and instant forecast updates.

📚Premium and reliable publishers
Get easy access to more than 1,000 premium publishers.
Get local, national, and global news from over 4,500 media outlets.
Explore more and find your favorites.

🎮Games and entertainment
Play thousands of mini-games with only one tap.
Get the latest celebrity, fashion, and music news.

😊Lifestyle, health and fitness
Explore health and fitness trends.
Stay up-to-date with fashion, decor, and lifestyle trends.

🛒Shopping deals, coupons, and cash back
Find great deals and get product insights.
Shop curated lists, compare prices, and much more.

🎁Get on board with Microsoft Rewards
Earning rewards by just searching, shopping, or playing with Microsoft Start.
Redeem your points for free gift cards and more.

Recent changes:
Stay up to date with breaking news and stories tailored to your interests from thousands of premium sources. Plus, get quick access to daily tasks, such as searching the web, checking the weather, shopping for necessities, and more.

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Google Play Rankings

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
17	Canada	News & Magazines	Top Free
12	Norway	News & Magazines	Top Free
39	United States	News & Magazines	Top Free
27	Japan	News & Magazines	Top Free
14	Czech Republic	News & Magazines	Top Free
22	Italy	News & Magazines	Top Free
25	Sweden	News & Magazines	Top Free
32	United Kingdom	News & Magazines	Top Free
34	Slovakia	News & Magazines	Top Free
35	Australia	News & Magazines	Top Free

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Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage

Your location

approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location

Network communication

view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, download files without notification, full network access, receive data from Internet

Your accounts

create accounts and set passwords, find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts, read Google service configuration

Storage

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Phone calls

read phone status and identity

Hardware controls

take pictures and videos, control flashlight, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration

System tools

run at startup, reorder running apps, set wallpaper, draw over other apps, prevent phone from sleeping

Extra

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS, android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT, android.permission.MICROPHONE, android.webkit.PermissionRequest, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE