Opera News: breaking & local Live

Name: Opera News: breaking & local
Rating: 4.46 (707369 reviews)
Author: Opera

Opera7 apps · 1.3B installsNews & MagazinesFree · contains adscom.opera.app.news

Get local and global news, plus the weather, events and scores you care about.

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Total installs: 195,175,848
Installs / day: —
Rating: 4.5★
Released: 24 Jul 2018
Last update: 10 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30d

Installs per day · last 30 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

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 10 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇰🇪 Kenya (~44%), out of 4 countries where it is charted.

Kenya44%#138 Top free · Apps
Tanzania33%#104 Top free · Apps
Côte d’Ivoire15%#169 Top free · Apps

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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 10 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · Apps	TZ	#104	—
Top free · Apps	KE	#138	—
Top free · Apps	CI	#169	—
Top free · Apps	ZM	#182	—

Permissions

22 in 8 groups

7 Sensitive5 Notable10 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using

LocationSensitive1

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

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

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

OtherSensitive13

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

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Create its own accounts on your device and read or set their passwordscreate accounts and set passwords · AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Turn automatic syncing on or off for your accounts, like contacts or emailtoggle sync on and off · WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Turn your phone's flashlight on and offcontrol flashlight · FLASHLIGHT
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check whether automatic sync is turned on for your accountsread sync settings · READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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

Full description

Stay informed with the latest news you care about — now with real-time U.S. weather alerts. Your personal news feed delivers breaking news, local news, trending stories, weather warnings, and headlines from trusted sources. Get live streaming, live football scores, short videos, and daily news roundups directly on your phone. Key Features: ✔ Breaking News & Weather Alerts Get instant notifications for breaking news, trending headlines, and urgent stories — including Flood Warnings, Heat Advisories, Severe Storm Alerts, Tornado Watches, Blizzard Warnings, Ice Storm Warnings, Snow Alerts, and other extreme weather alerts issued by NWS (National Weather Service) and NOAA. ✔ 15,000 Local News Sources Stay connected to your community with top local news from over 15,000 trusted sources. Plan your days with accurate weather forecasts, snow updates, storm alerts, radar maps, and local events. ✔ Customizable News Feed Follow the news topics you love — from breaking news and local news to politics, crypto, entertainment, sports, and U.S. weather coverage. Opera News delivers a real-time feed with alerts from NWS, SPC, and NOAA tailored to your interests. ✔ Live Football Scores & Match Updates Never miss a goal! Follow live football scores from the Premier League (EPL), Champions League, World Cup, and more. Get match reports, live results, and league standings — with notifications on weather conditions, including snow and storms, affecting games. ✔ Choose Your Sources Browse news stories, videos, and shorts from your favorite publishers. Stay updated on the latest headlines across technology, entertainment, politics, lifestyle, and extreme weather events. ✔ Highlight Panel Track special events easily with the vibrant highlight panel — including elections, sports tournaments like Euro 2024, the Olympics, and major snowstorms or severe weather alerts. ✔ Content Creator Network Become a content creator! Join the Opera News Hub to publish your own articles, news videos, and polls. Share insights on breaking news, sports, and NWS/NOAA weather alerts. ✔ Videos & Clips Watch short news clips, viral videos, and entertainment updates on the go. Stay informed with storm coverage, snow alerts, blizzard reports, ice storm videos, and breaking headlines. ✔ News & Entertainment Whether it's breaking news, local news, lifestyle updates, sports, weather alerts, or Nollywood entertainment, Opera News provides high-quality, curated content tailored to your interests. ✔ Instant Notifications Enable push notifications to receive breaking news, top headlines, football scores, weather warnings from NWS and NOAA, and updates on politics, economy, and technology — all in real time. ✔ Live Video & Radar Coverage Watch live streaming of major breaking news events. Swipe through live reports, trending news videos, and radar maps and real-time weather updates as stories unfold. ✔ Offline Reading No internet? No problem. Save news articles and weather alerts, snow updates, and storm reports for offline reading and stay informed anytime, anywhere without spending extra data. Keep connected. Stay ahead. Stay with Opera News — your source for breaking news, local news, live sports, real-time U.S. weather alerts, and updates from NWS, NOAA, and SPC.

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