At a glance
- Latest version
- v28.0 (28)
- Updated
- Aug 27, 2024 (2 years ago)
- APK size
- 8.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Listed since
- Feb 12, 2020 (at least)
- Permissions
- 8 (2 sensitive)
About this APK
Taiwan News is an app by Joseph Powell, listed since at least February 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and modify shared storage.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Qbiki Networks” Not the developer's name (“Joseph Powell”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Feb 12, 2020
- Antivirus scan passed Sep 12, 2020
- Signed byCN=Andrew Vasiliu, OU=iOS/Android Development, O=Qbiki Networks, L=Seattle
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)9E:DF:7F:E1:2E:D2:A2:47:2F:B0:7D:F1:E3:98:D1:03:9B:9D:2F:5D
- File MD592b8351e31ce0aab460689396b57c3d7
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
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Permissions (8)
Taiwan News requests 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Taiwan News APK: questions and answers
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 the Taiwan 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 92b8351e31ce0aab460689396b57c3d7.