LAist

Member-supported news.

KPCC, Southern California Public Radio · com.skyblue.pra.kpcc

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v12.0.9 33.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v12.0.9 (609)
Updated: Sep 29, 2026 (10 days ago)
APK size: 33.1 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: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Feb 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (2 sensitive)
Website: scpr.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

LAist is an app by KPCC, Southern California Public Radio in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least February 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 6.3.2, the APK grew from 25.1 MB to 33.1 MB. It asks for 22 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.0.4.

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”.

The LAist App: The LAist App allows you to listen to LAist, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule for LAist. You can listen to LAist and NPR Podcasts whenever you want, and send messages to the station. Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward within a few seconds). Pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Listen to LAist even while traveling! No need to rely on a radio signal with this digital stream. • Integrated program schedules for the LAist stream. • One click stream switching — flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single tap. Podcasts • Easy access to LAist's past programs. • Full description and links to the LAist webpage versions of each story or episode. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual stories or episodes (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program. Additional features • Share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • Built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allow you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. • Send the station a voice mail or video message via the “Talk to Us” feature! The LAist App is brought to you by the people at Southern California Public Radio and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on any device. Please support LAist by becoming a member today! https://laist.com/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.11. Since v7.3.4 it requires Android 7.0+.

v12.0.9 LATEST Sep 29, 2026 33.1 MB TRUSTED v12.0.4 Aug 2, 2026 30.2 MB TRUSTED v7.3.4 Jan 16, 2026 30.1 MB TRUSTED v6.3.2 Jun 2, 2025 25.1 MB TRUSTED v4.2.11 Aug 29, 2024 20.3 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 “Sky Blue Technologies” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 29, 2026
Signed byCN=Peter Baker, OU=Sky Blue Technologies, O=Sky Blue Technologies, L=Lafayette, ST=IN, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E3:2B:13:B7:32:35:24:D3:F5:51:F4:3C:98:B4:D4:38:AC:88:E3:72
File MD56ebb56b580220998599de244caddf7a1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

LAist 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) com.skyblue.pra.kpcc.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

LAist APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of LAist for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.3.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 6.3.2 · 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 LAist 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 6ebb56b580220998599de244caddf7a1.