Quick summary
Echo News is a free Android application published by Echo Zeitungen GmbH. Listed under Education & Reference with a focus on Magazines & Newspapers, the app delivers local, national and international news straight to your phone. It adjusts content to your chosen area so you get the stories that matter most to you.
Editions served
- Main-Tip
- Starkenburg Echo
- Darmstadt Echo
- Lampertheimer Zeitung
- Odenwald Echo
- Large-Grauer Echo
- Bürstädter Zeitung
Coverage and national topics
Echo News provides broader national reporting in addition to regional updates. Core national categories include:
- Politics
- Culture
- Business
- Sports
- Personalized club coverage ("My Top Club")
Helpful functions
- Push notifications — subscribe to specific categories and receive instant alerts on your device.
- News widget — add headlines to your home screen for quick access.
- Memo list — save articles to read later.
- Adjustable font sizes — change text scale for easier reading.
- Multi-region selection — follow several areas at once.
- Enhanced local focus — prioritize regional reporting for your selected editions.
Getting started
When you first open the app, pick your preferred region and the interface will tailor itself to that selection. Next, choose which push channels you want to receive; alerts will be delivered only for those topics. Navigation is intuitive — swipe between sections and articles to move through content quickly.
Alternative recommendation
If you want another regional news option, consider:
112Twente — News from the region (Free)
Technical
- Android
- Free