Mercury for Android

App summary

Mercury is a complimentary Android news application that delivers breaking stories and in-depth reporting from Tasmania, other parts of Australia, and international outlets. The app highlights award-winning local journalism and offers a broad mix of coverage and community perspectives.

Customizing your feed and alerts

• Choose your favorite sporting codes and teams to prioritize the sport coverage you care about.
• Follow individual journalists and specific topics to shape the articles that appear in your feed.
• Set your local news area so updates reflect events in your region.
• Tailor push notifications across categories such as breaking news, sports, entertainment, business and lifestyle.

Read the paper and listen to episodes

Mercury includes a full digital replica of each day’s printed newspaper, letting you flip through the edition exactly as it appears in print. The app also features a selection of podcasts produced by Mercury’s journalists and contributors across the News+ network.

Subscriptions, login and membership

• Existing Mercury subscribers can sign into the app using their membership credentials.
• New users may subscribe directly inside the app to unlock member-only content and premium features.
• While the application is free to install and browse, some articles and tools require an active subscription for unlimited access.
• Free download is available from the Google Play Store for compatible devices.

Technical requirements and analytics

The app supports Android devices running 4.4 (KitKat) or later. It also includes Nielsen measurement software to help with market-research and audience-rating programs.

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