Echo News

The latest news, sports and events from Basildon, Southend and South Essex

Newsquest Media Group Ltd · com.pagesuite.droid.sbcecho

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v5.1.5 155.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v5.1.5 (80123515)
Updated: Jun 26, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 155.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Mar 15, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 41 (2 sensitive)
Website: newsquest.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Echo News is an app by Newsquest Media Group Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 2022. 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 5.0.5, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 41 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.1.3. 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 v5.1.5

Framework fixes and improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Echo News provides something for everyone who lives in or loves the South Essex area, offering comprehensive coverage of the latest news, sport and events in Basildon, Southend and the surrounding areas. We’re committed to delivering quality journalism with a local focus and driving community engagement. The Echo News also celebrates the region's cultural vibrancy with features on arts, entertainment and leisure activities, alongside dedicated reporting on Southend United FC. The Echo News app is the best way to keep up to date with all the breaking news, sports and events in South Essex and gives you the following great features… • Live Updates: Get the latest news, events and sport as it happens • Ad-Free Reading: No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions • Daily Digital Newspapers: Read the paper in full, cover to cover • Interactive Puzzles: Play new crosswords, sudoku and more every day • Article Audio Player: Listen to articles and create content playlists Privacy Policy - https://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-policies/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use - https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/terms-conditions/

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.5. Since v5.1.3 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.1.5 LATEST Jun 26, 2026 155.5 MB TRUSTED v5.1.3 Jan 19, 2026 154.4 MB TRUSTED v5.0.5 Jun 1, 2024 95.3 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Pagesuite” 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 Jun 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 26, 2026
Signed byCN=Can Orhan, OU=Development, O=Pagesuite, L=Aldington, ST=Kent, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)64:9D:6E:12:6F:1B:A9:8A:33:A7:A3:02:7E:E9:64:B7:A1:9F:BB:18
File MD5038e2451e6744fd7b704f58598ce08d9
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (41)

Echo News requests 41 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
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
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.pagesuite.droid.sbcecho.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Messaging receive (custom) com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.pagesuite.droid.sbcecho.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Sbcecho receive adm message (custom) com.pagesuite.droid.sbcecho.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
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

Echo News APK: questions and answers

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

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.0.5 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 5.0.5 · 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 Echo News free?

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

Is the Echo 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 038e2451e6744fd7b704f58598ce08d9.