MSN

Welcome to the MSN app! Your tailored feed, with you on the go.

Microsoft Corporation · com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews

4.5 out of 5 (21 ratings) 10M+ downloads v33.5.440615010 38.1 MB Android 9+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

Download APK 38.1 MB All versions

Same certificate as v31.8.430528009, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v33.5.440615010 (440615010)
Updated: Jun 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 38.1 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Dec 12, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 31 (6 sensitive)
Website: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=512703
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MSN is an app by Microsoft Corporation in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least December 2014. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 20.073.01, the APK grew from 14.6 MB to 38.1 MB. Since version 1.2.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 9. It asks for 31 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.5out of 521 ratings

5 ★76%
4 ★10%
3 ★5%
2 ★5%
1 ★5%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v33.5.440615010

Microsoft Start is now MSN, same great experience and personalised content feed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “mrml”.

The MSN app keeps you informed, productive, and entertained with tailored content, real-time weather, stock tracking, short videos, and more. Key features Your tailored feed, with you on the go. Quality content from thousands of trusted publishers. Weather report Get hourly and 10-day forecasts, air quality, UV index, and more. Financial news hub See the latest on the market, trends and your favourite stocks. Your personalised video feed Scroll short clips of the latest news, trending stories and viral moments.

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v1.2.0. Since v32.8.440121002 it requires Android 9+.

v33.5.440615010 LATEST Jun 18, 2026 38.1 MB UNKNOWN v32.8.440121002 Feb 10, 2026 36.2 MB UNKNOWN v31.8.430528009 Nov 4, 2025 38.4 MB UNKNOWN v27.9.420328002 Apr 7, 2024 55.1 MB UNKNOWN v20.275.01 Oct 15, 2020 15.6 MB UNKNOWN

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Unknown

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Microsoft Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v31.8.430528009, which matches Google Play v31.8.430528009

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Sep 21, 2026
Signed byCN=Microsoft Corporation Third Party Marketplace (Do Not Trust), OU=MSN App Suite for Android, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, ST=Washington, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E1:FC:89:F3:5A:6D:50:8A:53:F2:0C:FE:BC:A5:98:59:9E:3B:2D:77
File MD52a379b67c10b79efddb0d15015193788
Uploaded by “mrml” 66 followers · uploading since 2026

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Permissions (31)

MSN requests 31 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
High sampling rate sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
Install shortcut android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

MSN APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the MSN APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Unknown. It is signed with the same certificate as version 31.8.430528009, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2a379b67c10b79efddb0d15015193788.

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