GBH News

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WGBH · org.wgbh.WGBHApp

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v12.0.9 34.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v12.0.9 (609)
Updated: Sep 29, 2026 (10 days ago)
APK size: 34.1 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: May 9, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (2 sensitive)
Website: jacapps.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

GBH News is an app by WGBH in the Entertainment category, listed since at least May 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 7.3.2, the APK grew from 30.8 MB to 34.1 MB. Since version 3.1.1, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.0.6.

What's new in v12.0.9

Performance enhancements and bug fixes. Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Get up-to-the-moment local news, livestream your favorite shows, and watch our latest videos all from the GBH News app. All of the news and information you need to start your day plus shows, podcasts, and more!

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.1.1. Since v7.3.2 it requires Android 7.0+.

v12.0.9 LATEST Sep 29, 2026 34.1 MB TRUSTED v12.0.6 Aug 25, 2026 34 MB TRUSTED v12.0.5 Jul 31, 2026 31.1 MB TRUSTED v7.3.2 Dec 17, 2025 30.8 MB TRUSTED v3.1.1 Jun 26, 2024 8.8 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Jacobs Media” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 29, 2026
Signed byCN=Jacobs Media
Signing certificate (SHA-1)98:64:85:E2:B6:24:FF:0D:7C:3B:ED:B9:35:D4:A9:03:2E:63:1B:8E
File MD54c94dc8618769de06a862206578564c3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (4 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (22)

GBH News requests 22 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
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) org.wgbh.WGBHApp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
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
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

GBH News APK: questions and answers

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

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.1.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.1.1 · 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 GBH 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 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4c94dc8618769de06a862206578564c3.