The top 20 trending News & Magazines Apps for Android right now (with a recent update)

Check out the top News & Magazines Apps which had a recent update in Google Play. We went through all News & Magazines Apps for Android on Google Play in December 2025 and picked the best ones for you to download onto your Android phone. This Android app list shows the currently trending ones. Last updated on 2025-12-16.

HIT TV - Daily News App

AKARSHA MEDIA AND BROADCASTING

Hit TV News: Your Ultimate Short News App Stay informed with Hit TV App, the go-to platform for the latest News, live updates, and exclusive stories. Whether you're looking for daily news, local Tel…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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AKARSHA MEDIA AND BROADCASTING
1,000,000+ downloads
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HIT TV - Daily News App

Hit TV News: Your Ultimate Short News App Stay informed with Hit TV App, the go-to platform for the latest News, live …

NBC News: Breaking News & Live

NBC News Digital LLC

NBC News brings you breaking news, top stories and live news you need to know. Our free news app features real-time news alerts, in-depth stories, exclusive reporting and articles from award-winning …

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5,000,000+ downloads

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NBC News Digital LLC
5,000,000+ downloads
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NBC News: Breaking News & Live

NBC News brings you breaking news, top stories and live news you need to know. Our free news app features real-time new…

Inshorts - News in 60 words

Inshorts is India’s highest-rated news app that brings you the latest and best stories from national and international sources, all summarized in just 60 words or less. Stay informed without th…

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10,000,000+ downloads

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Inshorts
10,000,000+ downloads
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Inshorts - News in 60 words

Inshorts is India’s highest-rated news app that brings you the latest and best stories from national and internat…

IDN App: News & Entertainment

PT. MEDIA PUTRA NUSANTARA

Hey, IDN Friends! Welcome to IDN App, your go-to digital hangout spot for killing time in the most fun way! We get it, you’re a trendy young person who wants to stay in the loop while having …

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5,000,000+ downloads

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PT. MEDIA PUTRA NUSANTARA
5,000,000+ downloads
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IDN App: News & Entertainment

Hey, IDN Friends! Welcome to IDN App, your go-to digital hangout spot for killing time in the most fun way! We get it…

Opera News: breaking & local

Breaking News, Local Stories, and Live Sports — All in One App! Opera News keeps you informed with breaking news, live football scores, trending stories, and personalized updates. Join millions…

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100,000,000+ downloads

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Opera
100,000,000+ downloads
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Opera News: breaking & local

Breaking News, Local Stories, and Live Sports — All in One App! Opera News keeps you informed with breaking news,…

Local Weather & News - Radar

Get live and accurate local weather forecasts with Local Weather & News. In today's fast-paced world, accurate and up-to-the-minute weather information is essential for our daily lives. Local We…

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100,000+ downloads

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Daowei Network
100,000+ downloads
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Local Weather & News - Radar

Get live and accurate local weather forecasts with Local Weather & News. In today's fast-paced world, accurate and…

Amar Ujala Hindi News, ePaper

Amar Ujala - the most popular Hindi news group in India especially in north region since last 70 years is now available as app. This app offers live TV, top news alerts in Hindi, latest Hindi news, t…

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5,000,000+ downloads

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Amarujala
5,000,000+ downloads
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Amar Ujala Hindi News, ePaper

Amar Ujala - the most popular Hindi news group in India especially in north region since last 70 years is now available…

Google News - Daily Headlines

Google News is a personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in the world so you can discover more about the stories that matter to you. With Google News, you&r…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

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Google LLC
1,000,000,000+ downloads
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Google News - Daily Headlines

Google News is a personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in the world so you …

SmartNews: Breaking News

SmartNews, Inc.

We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed—and feel good while doing it. With quality articles from trustworthy publishers, you can easily curate y…

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50,000,000+ downloads

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SmartNews, Inc.
50,000,000+ downloads
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SmartNews: Breaking News

We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed—and feel good while doin…

Welcome to X, your trusted digital town square, where conversations unfold in real time, and the world connects through breaking news, live events, podcasts, and everything in between. Whether you're…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

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X Corp.
1,000,000,000+ downloads
NEWS_MAGAZINES

Welcome to X, your trusted digital town square, where conversations unfold in real time, and the world connects through…

Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most. + Support the creators you love: Subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and …

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5,000,000+ downloads

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Substack Inc.
5,000,000+ downloads
NEWS_MAGAZINES

Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most. + Support…

TOI English News, Daily ePaper

TIL (Times Internet Limited)

Stay ahead with the Times of India Instant News app! Get live local news & global updates, in-depth analysis, & short news—all in one place. From politics & business to sports, ente…

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10,000,000+ downloads

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TIL (Times Internet Limited)
10,000,000+ downloads
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TOI English News, Daily ePaper

Stay ahead with the Times of India Instant News app! Get live local news & global updates, in-depth analysis, &…

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

Particle Media Inc.

Get daily news alerts & updates on current events sent straight to your phone, because a small news reader makes a big difference to communities! Keep up to date with news that impacts you & …

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50,000,000+ downloads

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Particle Media Inc.
50,000,000+ downloads
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NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

Get daily news alerts & updates on current events sent straight to your phone, because a small news reader makes a …

Al Mashhad - المشهد

Info Arab Media

Al Mashhad is a television channel and an interactive digital platform that brings together the power of live broadcasting with the flexibility of modern digital media, with a strong focus on deliver…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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Info Arab Media
1,000,000+ downloads
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Al Mashhad - المشهد

Al Mashhad is a television channel and an interactive digital platform that brings together the power of live broadcast…

News18: Breaking & Local News

News18 is India’s leading news app, delivering breaking news and live updates from across the country and around the globe. It is the flagship digital news destination of Network18, India&rsquo…

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10,000,000+ downloads

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Network18
10,000,000+ downloads
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News18: Breaking & Local News

News18 is India’s leading news app, delivering breaking news and live updates from across the country and around …

Cafeyn - News & Magazines

The world’s newspapers and magazines at your fingertips Cafeyn gives you unlimited access to all of your favourite newspapers and magazines. You can read as digital page turners or by article…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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Cafeyn
1,000,000+ downloads
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Cafeyn - News & Magazines

The world’s newspapers and magazines at your fingertips Cafeyn gives you unlimited access to all of your favouri…

CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts

CrimeRadar maps emergency radio so you can track nearby incidents, hear what’s happening, and make smart, safe decisions – wherever you are. • Timely Safety Alerts: From wildfires…

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500,000+ downloads

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Scoopz LLC
500,000+ downloads
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CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts

CrimeRadar maps emergency radio so you can track nearby incidents, hear what’s happening, and make smart, safe de…

Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks

The most excellent podcast player app for you to search, subscribe to, stream, play and download all of your favorite podcasts and audiobooks, etc. You can quickly transfer subscriptions from other …

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10,000,000+ downloads

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Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks
10,000,000+ downloads
NEWS_MAGAZINES

The most excellent podcast player app for you to search, subscribe to, stream, play and download all of your favorite p…

Vikatan: Tamil News & Magazine

ANANDA VIKATAN PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Vikatan is a leading Tamil news, magazine, and audiobook app in India, which has a 100-year-old history, brings you daily news updates into the world of unbiased journalism. We provide exclusive tami…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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ANANDA VIKATAN PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
1,000,000+ downloads
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Vikatan: Tamil News & Magazine

Vikatan is a leading Tamil news, magazine, and audiobook app in India, which has a 100-year-old history, brings you dai…

Daily News: Headlines & Alerts

Stay up-to-date with daily news alerts and updates on current events with our local news app! Get personalized news from trusted sources, including trending headlines on live local news updates, inte…

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100,000+ downloads

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Apps Skyline
100,000+ downloads
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Daily News: Headlines & Alerts

Stay up-to-date with daily news alerts and updates on current events with our local news app! Get personalized news fro…