
Argus Publications
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Argus Media · com.argusmedia.publications
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.2.0 (1729008288)
- Updated
- Feb 2, 2026 (8 months ago)
- APK size
- 15.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Business (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 20, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 15
- Website
- argusmedia.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Argus Publications is an app by Argus Media in the Business category, listed since at least April 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 1.5.2238, the APK grew from 8.7 MB to 15.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 2.1, it adds 3 new permissions: “Bluetooth”, “Foreground service data sync” and “Foreground service media playback”.
What's new in v2.2.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v1.5.2238. Since v1.6 it requires Android 8.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 2, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Argus Media Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Feb 2, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Feb 2, 2026
- Signed byCN=Argus Media, OU=Technology, O=Argus Media Ltd, L=London, ST=City of London, C=GB
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)CF:75:B0:43:2F:09:93:EE:F1:CF:3C:37:24:C7:BC:36:4F:7D:80:5C
- File MD5e51a2539f33d1bcef5f20eeb65eb4253
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (15)
Argus Publications requests 15 permissions, none of them sensitive.
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.argusmedia.publications.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Argus Publications APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Argus Publications for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.5.2238 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.5.2238 · All versions
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Argus Publications APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e51a2539f33d1bcef5f20eeb65eb4253.