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Espresso: World news in a shot

Espresso: World news in a shot

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4.7 Popularity

Get the world's news in 5 minutes with this slick app

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Updated
July 22, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.economist.darwin

So here's my honest take on Espresso: World news in a shot. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's definitely one of the better ones. I like how it cuts through the noise and gives you the key stories in just a few minutes. The analysis is pretty insightful too. The translation feature is super handy if you need to read the news in a different language. The only downsides are that the interface can feel a bit crowded at times, and the free version has some ads that can get annoying. But overall, it's a really solid news app that I'd recommend checking out.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Gives you the top news stories in just 5 minutes
  • Translations to tons of languages so you can read in your preferred language
  • Insightful analysis and commentary on the big stories
  • Free to download and use, no paywalls

Cons

  • Can feel a bit cluttered and overwhelming at times
  • Free version has ads that pop up occasionally
  • Doesn't let you customize the news sources or topics
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I’ve been using Espresso: World news in a shot for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that gives you the top news stories in just a few minutes each day – kind of like reading the newspaper, but way faster. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with current events but don’t have a ton of time.

Here’s what you do: you just open the app and it shows you the biggest stories, with a quick summary and analysis for each one. There’s also an audio option if you want to listen instead of reading. And the translations are really good – the app can translate everything to a bunch of different languages.

Look, if you’re someone who wants to stay informed but doesn’t want to spend hours scrolling through news sites, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the formatting can be a bit cluttered at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re looking for a faster, smarter way to get your daily news fix.

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