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Version
v4.110.0
Latest
Size
38.2 MB
Total
Category
news
Developer
The Economist Newspaper
Views
145
Updated
2026-11-06
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The Economist – World News Mod is a news app that helps you follow global politics, economics, science, and technology through reporting and analysis. It brings together articles, podcasts, short videos, and weekly publications so you can choose a format that fits the time you have available.
Rather than relying only on daily broadcast summaries, you can follow changing developments as new reports are added. Short summaries give you the central information first, while longer articles let you continue into a fuller analysis when you need more context.
Global News and Analysis
The app covers international developments with a focus on politics and economics. Its reporting is produced by a global team, with fact-checked articles intended to explain events in detail and examine their possible future impact.
This approach is useful when you want to understand a trend beyond the immediate headline. Economic coverage can also help you follow information relevant to personal investment decisions, while science and technology articles broaden the range of subjects available in the app.
Read, Listen, and Watch
The Economist – World News Mod offers several ways to take in the news. You can read analytical articles, listen through the audio feature and podcasts, or watch short videos. This lets you move between formats instead of needing to use the same reading experience for every subject.
- Read short summaries when you need a quick update on a developing story.
- Open extended articles when you want a more detailed analysis of an event.
- Use podcasts and the audio feature to listen to news coverage more flexibly.
- Watch short videos alongside written and audio reporting.
Podcasts and Episode Pages
Podcast show and episode pages have a refreshed layout with a new header and cleaner episode cards. A clear Play button helps you start an episode directly, while bookmarking makes it easier to keep track of episodes you want to return to.
Weekly Issues and Offline Reading
You can download weekly publications for offline reading. This gives you access to an issue when you do not want to depend on a live connection, and early access lets you read the weekly publication before its print version.
Reading Tools and Challenges
The app includes reading options designed for different conditions and habits. Night mode changes the reading interface for darker environments, and sharing features let you pass articles on to others. Intellectual crossword games are also included for readers who want to test their knowledge base between news sessions.
MOD Features
Premium Unlocked
- Premium Unlocked
What’s New
v4.110.0New show and episode pages for our podcasts, with a fresh header, cleaner episode cards, easy bookmarking and a clear Play button to get listening faster.
Release notes published by the developer on Google Play.View on Google PlayRetrieved 2026-11-07
Verified package facts
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Data Safety
Published by The Economist – World News’s developer on Google Play. It describes what the official app collects and shares, reproduced here so you can review it before installing.
- Data is encrypted in transitYour data is transferred over a secure connection
- You can request that data be deletedThe developer provides a way for you to request that your data be deleted
Data this app may collect
- Personal info
- NameFraud prevention, security, and compliance · Account management · App functionality
- Email addressFraud prevention, security, and compliance · Account management
- User IDsFraud prevention, security, and compliance · Account management
Data shared with third parties
- Device or other IDs
- Device or other IDsFraud prevention, security, and compliance · Analytics
- App info and performance
- Crash logsAnalytics
- DiagnosticsAnalytics
- Other app performance dataAnalytics
- App activity
- App interactionsAnalytics
View on Google PlayRetrieved 2026-11-07
Mod Review
This build suits readers who want news in several formats, especially when they alternate between articles, podcasts, and downloaded weekly issues. It also fits people using Android 10 or later who want to read a weekly publication offline. Readers who are cautious about sharing identifying or device-related information may prefer to review the app's data collection before choosing it. It is less suitable for anyone looking only for a simple headline feed, since the app also emphasizes extended analysis and longer-form material.
What the mod changes
This build is labeled Premium Unlocked. That label identifies the modification attached to this version. The app remains focused on global reporting, analytical articles, podcasts, videos, and weekly publications. Its podcast pages still use the refreshed header, cleaner episode cards, bookmarking, and Play button introduced in the current release notes.
Pros
- Short summaries provide key developments first, helping you decide when a longer article deserves more of your time.
- Downloadable weekly publications let you keep reading when a live connection is unavailable.
- Podcasts, audio listening, short videos, and articles let you choose a format that suits the moment.
- Bookmarking on podcast episode pages helps you keep track of episodes you plan to hear later.
Cons
- The app collects name, email address, user IDs, and device or other IDs, which privacy-conscious readers should consider.
- It also collects crash logs, diagnostics, performance data, and app interaction information during use.
- This build requires Android 10 or later, so devices below that minimum cannot run it.
Verdict
Install it if you want global news analysis with offline weekly reading and a choice of written, audio, and video formats. Before installing, check that your device meets the Android 10 minimum requirement and consider the listed data collection.
FAQ
What kind of content does The Economist – World News include?
The Economist – World News includes analytical articles, fact-checked reporting, podcasts, short videos, and weekly publications. Its coverage includes politics, economics, science, and technology.
Can I read weekly issues offline?
Yes. You can download weekly publications for offline reading. The app also offers early access to the weekly publication before its print version.
How do the podcast pages work in The Economist – World News?
Podcast show and episode pages use a refreshed header and cleaner episode cards. They include bookmarking and a clear Play button so you can start listening and return to saved episodes.
What does Premium Unlocked mean in this build?
This modified build is labeled Premium Unlocked. The label identifies the mod attached to this version, while the app continues to offer its news, analysis, podcasts, videos, and weekly publications.
What Android version do I need for The Economist – World News?
The stated minimum requirement is Android 10 or later. This requirement indicates the lowest Android version supported by this build.
Version History
- v4.110.0Current38.2 MBAndroid 10 +Download Mod
- v4.108.038.2 MBAndroid 10 +Download Mod