6Minutes - Local News & Alerts

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6Minutes - Local News & Alerts App

"6Minutes - Local News & Alerts" is a free Android app that provides users with access to over 60 online newspapers, offering breaking US and world news updates. The app features local news highlights, traffic updates, weather alerts, and popular stories across various topics including business, health, and entertainment. With a commitment to user privacy and safety, 6Minutes aggregates news from trusted sources while ensuring a seamless news reading experience.
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App stats

Downloads: 163,774
8
Rating: 4.18
(479)
1 ratings
Version: 4.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-05)
Version code: 219
Creation date: 2022-04-25
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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Size: 27.56M
Full description: See detailed description

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Updated local news
  • Interesting articles with no slant
  • Quick and simple news facts
  • Easy to understand
  • Good national news broadcast
Cons
  • Too many ads
  • Location issues for news
  • Frequent annoying notifications
  • Limited article access
  • Not enough local news focus
Most mentioned
  • Too many ads
  • Location issues
  • Frequent notifications
User reviews
Not a bad app 👌
by perry Mill, 2025-01-18
Thank you 6Minutes! Updated local news! ☺️☺️☺️
by Dan, 2025-01-16
Used to use this app, but it would never get my location. Plus, it wouldn't let me read a full article. When I would try to expand an article, I would still only get a line or two. I used to really like it.
by Tracy Myers, 2025-01-07
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