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Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free

Your local news plus a free custom TV newscast from hundreds of channels.

Haystack TV · com.haystack.android

4.3 (10 ratings) 5M+ downloads v3.98 13.5 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v3.98 (3239)
Updated
Dec 11, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size
13.5 MB
Requires
Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Google Play services
Required
Android TV
Supported
Category
News & Magazines (app)
Listed since
Mar 24, 2014 (at least)
Permissions
10
Website
haystack.tv
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free is an app by Haystack TV in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 2014. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor. It needs Google Play services, so it may not work on phones without them. It also supports Android TV.

Since version 2.61, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 4.4. It asks for 10 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.83.

Ratings

4.3out of 510 ratings
  • 5 ★70%
  • 4 ★10%
  • 3 ★10%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★10%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v3.98

[+] A new, easy way to allow you to switch locations to be able to get news and weather from multiple cities [+] Other bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Google Play Awards for and Google Play . Watch local and global news from hundreds of channels. Haystack News is your go-to for hyper-relevant news, from local coverage to global current events. It’s the best way to watch a variety of coverage, all in one place, and absolutely free. Choose the categories, sources and topics that matter most to you to customize your newscast. Explore channels like Business and International News with stories from only the most trusted news channels, including ABC News, CBSN, Newsy, AP, CNET, Euronews, Cheddar, CBC, Bloomberg, and more local news coverage than any other streaming service. Take a deep dive into important topics and trends with dedicated channels that bring coverage from all over the world together in one convenient spot. Connect to the world around you with Haystack News. * The latest politics, local news, national news and international news from top organizations such as CNN, AP, MSNBC, NYTimes and the BBC. (Note: Fox News prevents us from showing their content. We are working with them to resolve this issue) * Highlights and news about your favorite sports including the MLB, NFL and NBA. * The latest celebrity news and gossip on our dedicated entertainment channel such as TMZ, Clevver and Buzz60. * Business news and financial news from the companies, stocks and sectors you care about. * The latest politics coverage from multiple perspectives. * The latest tech news, including new gadget announcements, car news, and more from CNET and The Verge. * Your favorite video game updates and release announcements. * Late Night laughs with hosts such as Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Myers and Conan. Haystack News is a free and Google Chromecast™ Ready app, a great alternative to cable news. News Partners: ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, Cheddar, CNET, EuroNews, GameSpot, Newsy, i24 News, Al Jazeera, Yahoo! Finance and local news stations including: CBS New York WCBS, KCBS, CBS Chicago WBBM, KYW, KTVT, CBS San Francisco KPIX, KTRK, WCVB, WGCL, WMOR, KPHO, WXYZ, KIRO, WCCO, WFOR, KMGH, WESH, WEWS, KCRA, KMOV, WTAE, WTVD, KPTV, WBAL, WRTV, KGTV, WSMV, WFSB, KCWE, WISN, WLWT, WYFF, WPBF, KVVU, KOCO, WGAL, WVTM, WXII, WFOX, KOAT, WLKY, WDSU, WMCTV, WKBW, KFSN, KJRH, Fox10tv, WFTX, WHIO, KCCI, KGUN, WNEM, KETV, KSPR, WTVG, WMTV, WMTW, WJCL, WAPT, WPTZ, KHBS, KIVI, WGGB, KVLY, KATC, KSBY, KSBW, KERO, KRIS, KOSA, WBOC, KPAX, KTVQ, WCAV, KBZK, KRTV, WTAP, KCWY, KXLH, WLNY, CBS Los Angeles KCAL, WLS, WPVI, KABC, KGO, KY3, CBS Boston WBZ, WMUR, WFTS, KNXV, WMYD, WFXT, WWJ-TV, KCNC, WKCF, KOVR, WFTV, WSOC, CBS Pittsburgh KDKA, WRDQ, WPXI, WMAR, WJZ-TV, KCTV, WTVF, KMCI, KMBC, TMJ4, WCPO, FoxCarolina, WPTV, KTNV, KSHB, WFLX, WJAX, WLEX, WHBQ, WACY, KOKI, KMTV, WGBA, KWBA, WJRT, KOAA, KXXV, WNNE, KHOG, NBC Nebraska KNIN, KSAW, WTXL, KTRE, KZTV, WSYM, WSHM, NEWSPLEX, KXLF, KTVH, WHEC, WDIO, KOB, KSTP, KSTC, KAAL, WNYT. Please let us know how we can improve by tapping the feedback button on the main screen of the app. Or simply email us at [email protected] To learn more about Haystack News visit us at http://www.haystack.tv

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.61. Since v3.98 it requires Android 4.4+.

v3.98 LATEST Dec 11, 2025 13.5 MB TRUSTED v3.83 Nov 25, 2019 11.6 MB TRUSTED v2.9 Apr 24, 2016 13.6 MB TRUSTED v2.61 Dec 7, 2015 12.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 11, 2025.
  • Certificate issued to “Ish Harshawat” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Dec 11, 2025
  • Validated against Google Play Dec 11, 2025
  • Signed byCN=Ish Harshawat, OU=Haystack
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)3A:57:55:F0:F8:1F:3D:1A:0C:9B:87:3C:A1:90:04:2B:8C:4E:ED:39
  • File MD526d0517e65523863b557e8522d094fa6
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free requests 10 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.4 or later. Version 3.83 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.83 · All versions

Does Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free need Google Play services?

Yes. The APK declares Google Play services as required, so it may not work on phones without them, such as recent Huawei models.

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 Haystack News: Local & World TV News - Free 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 26d0517e65523863b557e8522d094fa6.

Tags

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