HWM Philippines

HWM Philippines is from SPH Magazines a monthly consumer technology publication

Magzter Inc. · com.magzter.hwmphilippines

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v8.22.0 24.4 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v8.22.0 (8220005)
Updated: Sep 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 24.4 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Lifestyle (app)
Listed since: Mar 24, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: magzter.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

HWM Philippines is an app by Magzter Inc. in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least March 2022. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.0.8, the APK grew from 14.9 MB to 24.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, read phone status and identity and read shared storage. Compared with version 8.0.8, it adds 2 new permissions: “Precise location” and “Show notifications”. 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”.

HWM Philippines is a monthly consumer technology publication covering the 3Cs of tech – Computers, Consumer Electronics & Communications (and now Software and Games). A strong technology brand with independent editors throughout South-East Asia since 2000, HWM Philippines is known for its authoritative product comparison shootouts, analytical feature stories, benchmarked product reviews and technical walkthroughs. Feast your eyes on easy-to-read layouts, useful tips and decisive reviews, before plonking that hard-earned dollar on the best technology for you, your social circle and your home.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v8.0.8. Since v8.22.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

v8.22.0 LATEST Sep 5, 2025 24.4 MB TRUSTED v8.0.8 Jul 18, 2025 14.9 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 5, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Mobitek Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 5, 2025
Validated against Google Play Sep 5, 2025
Signed byCN=VijayaKumar Radhakrishnan, OU=Mobitek Inc., O=Mobitek Inc.
Signing certificate (SHA-1)37:C0:50:82:FC:F1:7E:9C:96:B1:13:57:A5:05:BE:23:24:EF:A5:A2
File MD54e3916c1f88cdabaa14ddf451e249b7e
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

HWM Philippines requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
Install shortcut android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.magzter.hwmphilippines.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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

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

HWM Philippines APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of HWM Philippines for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.0.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 8.0.8 · 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 HWM Philippines free?

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

Is the HWM Philippines 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4e3916c1f88cdabaa14ddf451e249b7e.