Freader1 - Formula Racing News

Your daily F1 news fix, including videos, results and calendar. (English only)

Jaqb · org.jaqb.f1readerapp

1.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 50K+ downloads v0.9.8.5 9.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v0.9.8.5 (199)
Updated: Apr 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 9.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Sports (app)
Listed since: Apr 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (1 sensitive)
Website: jaqb.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Freader1 - Formula Racing News is an app by Jaqb in the Sports category, listed since at least April 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 0.9.8.2, the APK grew from 8.5 MB to 9.7 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 0.9.8.4. 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 v0.9.8.5

Current version 0.9.8.5, 14 April, 2025 • Fixed bugs and improved stability Experiencing crashes ? Contact me at [email protected] Previous versions • Added Favorites (aka Read Later) (Android 4.0+) • Added paid "Remove Ads" • Added material design • Added Reminders • Added Notifications • Added a dark theme

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The latest F1 news from around the web (English only). Follow your favorite F1 teams and drivers. Comment on articles and videos then share them with your friends! Check the calendar for all time schedules with up-to-date results and countdowns for future races. Freader1 features: ★ F1 news from the major racing websites including videos ★ Latest results of each race, qualifying and practice ★ Customizable latest news feed ★ Light and Dark app themes (Android 4 and up only) ★ Filtering news by searchable tags and categories ★ Optimized for tablets ★ Built-in browser with smart view feature ★ Ability to comment on articles and videos ★ Customize categories to your preferences ★ Current driver and constructor championship standings ★ Calendar for 2020 season with countdown for all upcoming events ★ Reminders for all events Freader1 scans rss feeds from the major F1-centered websites such as PlanetF1 or Autosport and brings you the latest Formula 1 racing news in one place. Freader1 also features a built-in browser with smart view mode that cleverly displays the information that you want to read. Freader1 includes Formula 1 rss feeds from AutoSport.com, BBC.co.uk, Crash.net, EspnF1.com, F1Pulse.com, F1Technical.net, F1Zone.net, Forumula1.net, GPUpdate.net, Pitpass.com , PlanetF1.com , SkySports.com , TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk , GrandPrixTimes.com and YouTube.com , but is not affiliated with them in any way. DISCLAIMER: This app is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V Note from developer: Because native Android crash reports are not very helpful in solving most of the issues/crashes, I would like to ask you guys to contact me directly at [email protected] with any issues (crashes etc) related to this app. Contact E-mail: [email protected]

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v0.9.8.2. Since v0.9.8.3 it requires Android 5.0+.

v0.9.8.5 LATEST Apr 15, 2025 9.7 MB TRUSTED v0.9.8.4 Mar 15, 2025 9.7 MB TRUSTED v0.9.8.3 Oct 21, 2024 9.7 MB TRUSTED v0.9.8.2 May 30, 2024 8.5 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Jaqb” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 15, 2025
Signed byCN=Jaqb
Signing certificate (SHA-1)40:51:68:A5:FA:BC:2B:73:44:5C:C5:4E:5C:80:DA:2C:75:5D:10:F1
File MD5fdff3715841cf0255ec5ec7d2c54f3d2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

Freader1 - Formula Racing News requests 19 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_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
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service type short service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_SHORT_SERVICE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.jaqb.f1readerapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use exact alarm android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Freader1 - Formula Racing News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Freader1 - Formula Racing News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 0.9.8.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 0.9.8.2 · All versions

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 Freader1 - Formula Racing News free?

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

Is the Freader1 - Formula Racing 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is fdff3715841cf0255ec5ec7d2c54f3d2.