LA Times Essential California (Premium Unlocked) MOD APK v5.0.85
LA Times Essential CaliforniaPremium Unlocked
v5.0.85·Android 8.0 +
LA Times Essential California delivers Southern California and world news with a Premium Unlocked build label.
Mod Features
- Premium Unlocked
Screenshots
Description
LA Times Essential California MOD APK is a news app for following Southern California and world reporting through articles and videos. It updates its feed in real time and sends notifications when news is updated.
This build is labeled Premium Unlocked.
Southern California and world coverage
LA Times Essential California MOD APK covers life, politics, economics, academic topics, entertainment, cooking, and current events connected with Southern California and the wider world. Articles include narrative reporting on ongoing issues, with detailed updates as events develop. Posts are moderated and verified so you can focus on important news and stories.
Real-time news updates
The news feed refreshes with new articles so you can follow recent developments as they are published. Notifications alert you when the app updates its news, providing another way to keep track of changing stories.
Reading controls
You can customize the news feed around topics that interest you. The app also includes eNewspaper access, where you can customize pagination and use additional reading options.
Saved reading list
Save articles for later in an extended reading list. This gives you a place for favorite stories and unfinished pieces, so you can return and continue reading when convenient.
Video news
LA Times Essential California MOD APK also presents news in short videos. You can watch live video or listen to news coverage when you want an alternative to reading articles.
What this build changes
This build carries the Premium Unlocked label.
What’s New
v5.0.85Enhancements to stability, usability, and performance.
The developer's own release notes, taken from Google Play.View on Google PlayRetrieved 2026-10-09
Verified package facts
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Data Safety
LA Times Essential California’s developer publishes this on Google Play — what the official app collects and what it shares. We reproduce it here so you can read 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
- NameOptionalAccount management
- Email addressOptionalFraud prevention, security, and compliance · Advertising or marketing · Developer communications · Account management · App functionality
- User IDsAccount management · App functionality · Personalization · Analytics
- Location
- Approximate locationAdvertising or marketing · Account management · Analytics
- App info and performance
- Crash logsAnalytics
- DiagnosticsAnalytics
- Other app performance dataAnalytics
- Device or other IDs
- Device or other IDsAdvertising or marketing · Analytics
- App activity
- App interactionsPersonalization · Analytics
- In-app search historyAnalytics
Data shared with third parties
- Personal info
- Email addressAdvertising or marketing
- User IDsAnalytics
- Location
- Approximate locationAdvertising or marketing · Analytics
- Device or other IDs
- Device or other IDsAdvertising or marketing · Analytics
View on Google PlayRetrieved 2026-10-09
Specifications
Version
v5.0.85
Latest
Size
57.1 MB
Total
Category
news
Developer
NantMedia Holdings LLC
Views
184
Updated
2026-09-29
Mod Review
This build fits readers who want Southern California and world reporting organized around a customizable feed, saved articles, and video coverage. It also suits readers who want alerts when the news feed is updated. Readers who prefer not to share identifiers, approximate location, search history, or app-interaction data should pass on it. It is also a poor fit if a stable, unchanged interface matters more than updates aimed at usability and performance.
Inside this build
This version is labeled Premium Unlocked. LA Times Essential California MOD APK retains its news feed, eNewspaper access, reading list, and video coverage. The label is separate from those original reading functions. The listed update focuses on stability, usability, and performance enhancements.
Strengths
- Real-time article updates help you follow ongoing Southern California and world events as new information is added.
- Feed customization lets you place topics that interest you closer to your regular reading routine.
- The reading list keeps favorite and unfinished articles available for a later return.
- Short videos, live video, and listening options provide alternatives when reading a full article does not fit.
Trade-offs
- The app collects name, email address, user IDs, approximate location, device identifiers, and app-interaction data.
- It also collects in-app search history, crash logs, diagnostics, and other app performance data.
- Android 8.0 or later is the minimum requirement for this 57.1 MB build.
Bottom line
Install it if its mix of customizable local and world reporting, saved reading, and video formats matches how you follow news. Check the data it collects first, particularly identifiers, location, search history, and interaction data.
FAQ
What does the Premium Unlocked build change in LA Times Essential California?
This build is labeled Premium Unlocked. The label is the stated modification for this version, while the app continues to offer its news feed, reading tools, and video coverage.
Can I save articles to read later in LA Times Essential California?
Yes. You can add favorite articles and unfinished content to an extended reading list. This lets you return to a story and continue reading later.
How does LA Times Essential California keep its news current?
The news feed updates articles in real time as news develops. The app also sends notifications when it updates its news.
What video options are available in LA Times Essential California?
The app presents news through short videos. You can also watch live video and listen to news coverage.
What Android version is required for LA Times Essential California?
Android 8.0 or later is the minimum requirement for this build. The listed file size is 57.1 MB.