BBC Top Gear Magazine

Motoring Adventures - We Drive & Rate Cars You Care About

Immediate Media Co · com.bbcworldwide.topgear

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v8.5 49 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.5 (15005)
Updated: Oct 4, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 49 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Apr 14, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18
Website: apps.immediate.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BBC Top Gear Magazine is an app by Immediate Media Co in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.3, the APK grew from 35.6 MB to 49 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 18 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 8.4, it adds 5 new permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Foreground service data sync” and 2 more. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.5

Thanks for using our app! In our latest update you'll find some general bug fixes to make your reading experience more reliable.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Don't miss our latest offer - unlock a 2-month trial subscription for just 99p! Top Gear Magazine UK brings you the most exciting cars from across the globe every month and, of course, The Stig. Every month, TopGear magazine features the most incredible cars on the planet and with the best motoring writers in the business, TopGear puts you firmly behind the wheel of the most exciting cars money can buy, from electric cars, to dream hypercars and everyday hatchbacks. Discover expert car reviews and news: everything from mind-blowing supercars to family SUVs. Each issue is a turbo-charged mix of irreverence and devotion to all things four wheels. Users can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Google Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en for more information. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your Google Account at confirmation of purchase. If you would like to get in touch with the team for more information or support please tap "Email Support" in the app menu. Immediate Media Company Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/ http://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions * please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v8.3. Since v8.4 it requires Android 8.0+.

v8.5 LATEST Oct 4, 2024 49 MB TRUSTED v8.4 Sep 6, 2024 48.7 MB TRUSTED v8.3 Jun 7, 2024 35.6 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Immediate Media Co.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 4, 2024
Signed byCN=Daniel Baker, OU=Digital, O=Immediate Media Co., L=Bristol, ST=Bristol, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7E:AE:C9:6C:90:8D:0C:0B:43:07:3E:C1:BE:A0:AD:9A:A8:C7:4C:90
File MD5f69e46f66c0c1c83c81a054aadc6b045
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

BBC Top Gear Magazine requests 18 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bbcworldwide.topgear.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

BBC Top Gear Magazine APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of BBC Top Gear Magazine for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 8.3 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 8.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is BBC Top Gear Magazine free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the BBC Top Gear Magazine APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f69e46f66c0c1c83c81a054aadc6b045.