CityNews

CityNews for Android!

Rogers Digital Media · com.rogers.news680

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 100K+ downloads v8.5.1 14.3 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.5.1 (5608)
Updated: May 1, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 14.3 MB
Requires: Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Aug 21, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (2 sensitive)
Website: 680news.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CityNews is an app by Rogers Digital Media in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least August 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.

It asks for 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.4.2. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.5.1

Hotfix to address crashing bug

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Introducing the all NEW CityNews app: your best source for local news! Rebuilt from the ground up, the app is tailored to provide the breaking news and community focused information you need, when you need it. Key Features: 🌍 Regional Selection: Customize your news feed based on one of nine locales across Canada, and stay connected to your community with news that matters to you. 🔔 Notifications: Never miss a crucial update with personalized push notifications. Stay in the loop with breaking news, traffic, and weather alerts – all delivered straight to your device. 🔖 Bookmarking: Never lose track of important stories again. Our intuitive bookmarking feature allows you to save articles for later reading. 📺 24/7 Video Streaming: Experience our visual storytelling like never before with our 24/7 video stream. Watch breaking news, interviews, and on-the-ground reporting in real-time. 🎙️ Live Radio: For those on the go, enjoy live radio updates and discussions. Tune in while commuting, exercising, or multitasking, and stay informed without missing a beat. 🏆 Contests: Participate in contests, and stand a chance to win exclusive prizes. It's more than just news! 🌦️ Weather Updates: Plan your day with accurate and up-to-date weather information, ensuring you're prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store. Download the app now and Discover a great new way to stay informed, entertained, and connected. This is CityNews, Everywhere.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v8.4.1.

v8.5.1 LATEST May 1, 2026 14.3 MB TRUSTED v8.4.2 Mar 20, 2026 14.3 MB TRUSTED v8.4.1 Mar 1, 2026 14.3 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Rogers Media Inc.” 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 May 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Adam Hunter, OU=Rogers Digital Media, O=Rogers Media Inc., L=Toronto, ST=Ontario, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E3:10:94:D2:BB:A4:DB:C0:8C:80:CD:E1:78:E3:94:48:C3:7C:4E:A3
File MD59abe4063eb0129b8f00ae6bb65bb4930
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

CityNews requests 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
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) com.rogers.news680.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

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

CityNews APK: questions and answers

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 CityNews 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 9abe4063eb0129b8f00ae6bb65bb4930.