MassLive.com

Get the latest Massachusetts news, weather, sports and entertainment.

MassLive.com · com.ap.advmasslive

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v5.0.0 23.1 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v5.0.0 (1784228221)
Updated: Jul 22, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 23.1 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: May 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15
Website: masslive.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MassLive.com is an app by MassLive.com in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least May 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 4.5.2.2, the APK grew from 16.3 MB to 23.1 MB. Since version 4.4.2, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 4.5.3, it adds 2 new permissions (“Bluetooth” and “Detect screen capture”) and drops 4 (“View Wi-Fi connections”, “Ad services config”, “Use biometric hardware” and “Use fingerprint hardware”). 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 v5.0.0

Meet the new MassLive.com app, rebuilt from the ground up to put local journalism front and center. This release introduces the redesigned experience with clearer navigation, editor-curated stories, and easier ways to follow the topics and teams you care about. It's a more focused, intuitive way to stay connected to what's happening in your community throughout the day. Thanks for reading with us.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Get trusted local news from across Massachusetts. Breaking news, in-depth reporting, and all the stories people are talking about. Stay connected to what's happening around you with timely coverage of news, weather, sports, and more, optimized for your phone. Free to download. Get breaking news, alerts, and top stories. Subscribers receive unlimited access to in-depth reporting, exclusive content, and additional features. Subscriptions are available in-app. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.4.2. Since v4.5.2.2 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.0.0 LATEST Jul 22, 2026 23.1 MB TRUSTED v4.5.3 Mar 15, 2026 16.3 MB TRUSTED v4.5.2.2 Jan 29, 2026 16.3 MB TRUSTED v4.4.2 Jan 4, 2024 25.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 22, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Verve” 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 Jul 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 22, 2026
Signed byCN=Verve, OU=Verve, O=Verve, L=US, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)81:31:36:28:01:13:16:3F:19:3F:81:65:18:EE:53:5C:1C:5D:A3:48
File MD5a3ebce1d096aec151165e554b7c0fd21
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

MassLive.com requests 15 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
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.ap.advmasslive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

MassLive.com APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of MassLive.com for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.4.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.4.2 · 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 MassLive.com free?

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

Is the MassLive.com 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 a3ebce1d096aec151165e554b7c0fd21.