Hamilton Spectator ePaper

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PressReader Inc. · com.newspaperdirect.hamiltonspectator.android

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v7.1.250724 29 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.1.250724 (64216)
Updated: Jun 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 29 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Permissions: 18 (4 sensitive)
Website: thespec.pressreader.com/9148
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Hamilton Spectator ePaper is an app by PressReader Inc. in the News & Magazines category. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 6.4.230120, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.1.250714. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Hamilton Spectator ePaper is the electronic replica of our paper published Monday through Saturday. You can download the full edition to your tablet or smartphone and take it with you! You can keep up to 30 back issues - and our smart search features will take you back through them all. Sharing included across Facebook, Twitter and email.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.4.230120. Since v6.7.240808 it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.1.250724 LATEST Jun 5, 2026 29 MB TRUSTED v7.1.250714 Jul 24, 2025 29 MB TRUSTED v6.7.240808 Nov 7, 2024 34.6 MB TRUSTED v6.4.230120 Jun 12, 2023 25.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “NPD” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 5, 2026
Signed byCN=NPD, OU=PD, O=NPD, L=Vc, ST=BC, C=Ca
Signing certificate (SHA-1)0B:2B:C6:71:E1:52:D1:F7:4B:6A:D5:78:98:35:3C:CF:E9:88:09:A4
File MD5ccdcabb4acb9971e391121cee21d2fa9
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Hamilton Spectator ePaper requests 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.newspaperdirect.hamiltonspectator.android.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 credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
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

Hamilton Spectator ePaper APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Hamilton Spectator ePaper for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.4.230120 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 6.4.230120 · 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 Hamilton Spectator ePaper free?

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

Is the Hamilton Spectator ePaper 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ccdcabb4acb9971e391121cee21d2fa9.