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4.4 out of 5 (5 ratings) 1M+ downloads v4.10.5 28.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 18 · High Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.10.5 (60170)
Updated: Jun 27, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 28.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Aug 14, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 19
Website: cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-us/requests/new
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CBC News is an app by CBC Mobile in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least August 2020. 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 4.2.2, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 19 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 4.2.2, it adds 9 new permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Ad services config” and 6 more. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.4out of 55 ratings

5 ★60%
4 ★20%
3 ★20%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v4.10.5

Tired of pesky bugs and crashes? So are we! That's why we're releasing CBC News Android 4.10.5. This release will create a more seamless streaming and swiping experience for both you and us. Enjoy! And as always, we'd love to receive your feedback. Please share it with us on the CBC News app by accessing Settings > General > Send us your Feedback

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

From breaking news alerts to in-depth coverage, the CBC News App is a fast and easy way to catch up on what’s happening in your local area, in Canada, and the World. Features: News Alerts - Subscribe to push notifications for news stories that interest you and are relevant to your life. In-Depth Coverage - Get trusted insights and in-depth analysis from our award-winning journalists. Breadth of Coverage - Local, National & World news. Live Coverage - Stream news as it happens and shows, including Canada's Nightly Newscast, The National. Regional Coverage - Get the latest news headlines in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax and Calgary. Personalization - Select your platform layout and the regional news you want to follow. Save & Share Stories - Save stories to read later, even offline and share your favourite stories with friends. If you’d like to report an issue or request a feature, please contact us at https://cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-us.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.2. Since v4.10.5 it requires Android 5.0+.

v4.10.5 LATEST Jun 27, 2026 28.8 MB TRUSTED v4.2.2 Jun 27, 2026 17.8 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “MOT” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 27, 2026
Signed byCN=CBC Mobile, OU=DP, O=MOT, L=Toronto, ST=ON, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A5:BB:3D:16:02:F8:47:D0:93:7A:A3:2D:40:95:36:FB:5B:5D:78:99
File MD5261b58b4d0bc9071e469277a40ea4470
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

CBC News requests 19 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Custom sports content provider (custom) custom.permission.SPORTS_CONTENT_PROVIDER
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) ca.cbc.mobile.android.cbcnewsandroidwebview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) ca.cbc.mobile.android.cbcnewsandroidwebview.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
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

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

CBC News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of CBC News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 4.2.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 4.2.2 · 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 CBC News 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 261b58b4d0bc9071e469277a40ea4470.