TED
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Inspiring talks by remarkable people, free to the world.
- Rating
- 4.2
- 213K ratings
- Downloads
- 34.7M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 23
- 2026 · v8.0.12
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About TED
Explore more than 3,000 TED Talks from remarkable people, by topic and mood, from tech and science to the surprises of your own psychology.
Features on Android:
- Browse the entire TED Talks video library, with subtitles in over 100 languages.
- Listen to episodes of the acclaimed TED Radio Hour podcast, a co-production of NPR and TED.
- Listen to TED's new podcast: Sincerely, X, where we dive into ideas shared anonymously.
- Log in to your TED profile to sync saved talks on all devices.
- Download video or audio of talks for offline playback.
- Bookmark talks for later.
- Discover inspiring, funny, or jaw-dropping talks and curated playlists.
- Let us build you a custom playlist, tailored to fit your ideal timeframe
- Play on your device or send to your home entertainment system via Chromecast or with Android TV.
- Check out our latest business talks brought to you in partnership with the Brightline Initiative
Download the TED app to stay curious, informed and inspired.
What’s new
Version 8.0.12 · Updated October 23, 2026
What’s New: - Shorts are leaving the app: While Shorts won’t be on the app anymore, you'll still find them on our social channels. - Fixed push notifications on Android: Now all users should receive alerts about new content and events. - Improved translations: Fixed some localized experiences across the app in multiple languages. Thank you for your support!
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TED | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Oct 23, 2026 | |
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| Medium | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Oct 28, 2026 | Compare |
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| LinkedIn Learning | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Sep 17, 2026 | Compare |
| Deepstash: Smarter Every Day! | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
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