WCVB Newscenter 5 - Boston

Name: WCVB Newscenter 5 - Boston
Rating: 4.73 (3864 reviews)
Author: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

LiveHTVMA Solutions, Inc.32 apps · 7.3M installsNews & MagazinesFree · contains adscom.hearst.android.wcvb

Boston's breaking news, live newscasts, weather updates, and local coverage.

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Total installs: 326,837
Installs / day: +41
Rating: 4.7★
Released: 15 May 2012
Last update: 29 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

1 changesFull history

11 Oct 2026 before
Permissions
+ retrieve running apps+ find accounts on the device+ approximate location (network-based)+ precise location (GPS and network-based)+ read phone status and identity+ view Wi-Fi connections+ view network connections+ full network access+ run at startup+ control vibration+ prevent device from sleeping+ install shortcuts+ uninstall shortcuts+ read Home settings and shortcuts+ write Home settings and shortcuts+ receive data from Internet

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 11 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇺🇸 United States (~100%).

United States100%#183 Top free · News & magazines

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 11 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Trending · News & magazines	US	#53	—
Top free · News & magazines	US	#183	—

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Location, Personal info, and Device or other IDs
Collects data Location, Personal info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

18 in 8 groups

4 Sensitive6 Notable8 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts

IdentitySensitive1

Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS

ContactsSensitive1

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Device & app historyNotable1

Access to which apps you run, system logs, and your web browsing history

See which apps are running or were recently used on your deviceretrieve running apps · GET_TASKS

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable10

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Add, change or remove shortcuts and settings on your home screenwrite Home settings and shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Remove app shortcuts from your home screen without asking youuninstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
See the shortcuts and settings on your home screenread Home settings and shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Read more · all 18 permissions Show less

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

Stay connected to Boston with the WCVB Newscenter 5 app! Be the first to know about breaking news, weather updates, and top stories in Boston and the surrounding area. With the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app, you’ll have real-time news, sports highlights, traffic alerts, and entertainment updates – all at your fingertips. Download for free today and experience news like never before. Trusted by nearly 400,000 users across Boston and New England, the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app is the go-to source for breaking news, weather updates, and more. Join the growing community today! LIVE NEWS - Get instant push notifications for breaking news. - Launch full live newscasts using the Nowcast bar. - Catch up on the latest newscast with On Demand playback. - Stay updated with Boston sports results and highlights, including dedicated segments in every newscast. REAL-TIME WEATHER - Stay updated with current weather conditions and hourly forecasts. - Plan ahead with a detailed 10-day outlook and weekend forecast. - Zoom in to street-level detail with an interactive radar. - Receive critical weather warnings and expert videocasts. COMMUNITY FOCUSED - Submit news tips, photos, and videos directly to our newsroom. - Share stories easily via email, text, or social media. - Explore local New England stories with Chronicle, the region's longest-running news magazine series. - Stay informed with in-depth coverage of local stories and events that matter to your community. Keep up with the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, Revolution and your local college and high school teams with the latest coverage and highlights. STAY AHEAD WITH WCVB NEWSCENTER 5 Whether it's breaking news, live weather updates, or the latest from the world of sports and entertainment, the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app delivers the information that matters most to you. DOWNLOAD NOW AND STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY.

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