heise online - News

News, background reports and forum around IT and technology topics

Heise Zeitschriften Verlag GmbH & Co. KG · de.heise.android.heiseonlineapp

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v3.9.5 30.6 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.9.5 (397)
Updated: Sep 27, 2026 (13 days ago)
APK size: 30.6 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Apr 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 37 (5 sensitive)
Website: heise.de/download/heise-online-android-app-1178501.html
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

heise online - News is an app by Heise Zeitschriften Verlag GmbH & Co. KG in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 2021. 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 3.7.7, the APK grew from 23.5 MB to 30.6 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 37 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, read shared storage and Bluetooth connect. Compared with version 3.9.3, it adds 4 new permissions (“Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan”, “Precise location” and “Read basic phone state”) and drops 3 (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and “Run at startup”). 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 v3.9.5

Diese Version unterstützt die KI-Kennzeichnungspflicht und enthält Anpassungen für Material Design 3. Ergänzend wurden notwendige Wartungsarbeiten und Bugfixes durchgeführt.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The heise online app provides quick and clear access to news from IT and technology, background reports, forum discussions and videos from heise online. The latest news from the heise Newsticker, heise +, the magazine websites of c't, iX, Technology Review, Mac & i, Make, Telepolis as well as the topics security, photo, developer and cars are easily accessible via the drag-and -drop to achieve configurable side menu. Within a stream, you can edit the categories, select your preferred reading view (compact / detailed) and search for messages. Additional services such as the price comparison, TechStage, Tips & Tricks, Shop, Events, heise magazines or an employment exchange are also available. A few more tips and hints: You can customize your preferred font size individually in the settings of the app. The anonymous transfer of usage data is activated when reinstalling the app. You can object to the transfer in the settings of the app. Further information can be found in our privacy policy at http://heise.de/-4860 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A request from us: We would be very happy if you send feedback, suggestions for improvement or errors directly to [email protected]. We will reply as soon as possible and take care of your request. Thank you so much! heise online is a service of Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.7.7. Since v3.9.5 it requires Android 7.0+.

v3.9.5 LATEST Sep 27, 2026 30.6 MB TRUSTED v3.9.3 Jul 4, 2026 28.8 MB TRUSTED v3.9.2 Jan 16, 2026 28.8 MB TRUSTED v3.7.7 Dec 8, 2025 23.5 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Heise Zeitschriften Verlag GmbH & Co. KG” 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 Sep 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 27, 2026
Signed byCN=Appsigner, OU=IT-Systemmanagement, O=Heise Zeitschriften Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, L=Hannover, ST=Niedersachsen, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)37:BC:8B:B6:01:B9:78:0A:B6:1A:7B:C0:AA:A7:7B:91:10:77:E7:E1
File MD57547f6aace01ce6f9bd44549a10d65c4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (37)

heise online - News requests 37 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
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
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad id android.permission.AD_ID
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
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
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) de.heise.android.heiseonlineapp.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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

heise online - News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of heise online - News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.9.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 3.9.3 · 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 heise online - News free?

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

Is the heise online - 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7547f6aace01ce6f9bd44549a10d65c4.