BNR | Nieuws, Radio & Podcasts

News, radio & podcasts about economics, politics & technology. Live, on-demand, free.

FD Mediagroep · nl.fd.bnr

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v7.4.2 100.3 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.4.2 (479)
Updated: Sep 21, 2026 (19 days ago)
APK size: 100.3 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Oct 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (1 sensitive)
Website: bnr.nl
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BNR | Nieuws, Radio & Podcasts is an app by FD Mediagroep in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least October 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 7.2.0, the APK grew from 89.6 MB to 100.3 MB. Since version 7.0.7, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.4.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.4.2

Deze update bevat een oplossing voor een probleem met de podcastvoortgang. Podcasts onthouden nu weer correct waar je bent gebleven en welke afleveringen je al hebt afgeluisterd.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

With the BNR app, you have direct access to news and analysis that matter to you. Always up-to-date. Always relevant. Always within reach. Everything you need, in one app. News & In-depth - The front page with the most important news, videos, and live blogs - Direct access to all sections via swipe navigation - From economics and politics to tech & innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, mobility, legal, marketing & media, construction & infrastructure, and lifestyle Live radio - Listen live to BNR Nieuwsradio - In the car via Android Auto - Via Bluetooth in the car, at home, or on the go - Send messages and audio to the editors and your favorite presenters - You can also listen to BNR Business Beats with the best non-stop music for focus during your work Podcasts - Sharp analysis in podcast form. Discover new titles or dive into the complete archive of more than 100 podcasts. - Follow your favorites and receive automatic updates for new episodes. - Listen to the leading podcasts in the Netherlands: - Boekestijn en De Wijk - Napleiten - De Amerika Podcast - BNR De Wereld - BNR Nieuws Vandaag Video & Programs - Watch news videos, full programs, and podcasts whenever it suits you. Puzzles - Train your brain and become even sharper. Play the BNR news puzzle, Sudoku, word teasers, and other challenging puzzles. Free BNR account - Easily create a free account - Send messages and audio to the editors and your favorite presenters - Save articles to read later - Follow your favorite podcasts - Manage your personal information via your profile page How to use the app optimally: - Receive push notifications for breaking news - Share articles, programs, and episodes via email, WhatsApp, and social media - Save articles using the bookmark icon - Easily browse through articles with swipe navigation - Read in dark mode (automatically adjusted to your system settings) - Adjust the font size via your phone settings Feedback - Do you have suggestions or comments? Let us know by sending an email to [email protected] so we can continuously improve the BNR app! With the BNR app, you can listen, read, and watch wherever and whenever it suits you. Live, on demand, and completely free. For those who want not only to follow developments but to understand them. Download the BNR app and Stay Sharp.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v7.0.7. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v7.2.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v7.4.2 LATEST Sep 21, 2026 100.3 MB TRUSTED v7.4.0 Sep 18, 2026 94.4 MB TRUSTED v7.3.0 Jun 30, 2026 94 MB TRUSTED v7.2.0 Mar 4, 2026 89.6 MB TRUSTED v7.0.7 Jun 28, 2025 82.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 21, 2026.
Certificate issued to “FD Mediagroep” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 21, 2026
Signed byOU=BNR Nieuwsradio, O=FD Mediagroep, L=Amsterdam, C=NL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BB:9C:20:37:1F:04:7E:F9:0E:79:CD:0C:33:E7:8B:70:FB:B8:C8:83
File MD5a1b6453dedbe321197aabd6355c0dfe5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

BNR | Nieuws, Radio & Podcasts requests 18 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Batch internal broadcast (custom) nl.fd.bnr.batch.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
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) nl.fd.bnr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

BNR | Nieuws, Radio & Podcasts APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of BNR | Nieuws, Radio & Podcasts for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 7.0.7 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 7.0.7 · 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 BNR | Nieuws, Radio & Podcasts 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 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a1b6453dedbe321197aabd6355c0dfe5.