news.com.au

Stay informed and entertained anytime, anywhere with the news.com.au app.

NDM · com.newscorp.newscomau.app

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.8.2 33.6 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.8.2 (239)
Updated: Sep 17, 2026 (21 days ago)
APK size: 33.6 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 9, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (2 sensitive)
Website: news.com.au
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

news.com.au is an app by NDM 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 2.5.1, the APK grew from 29.2 MB to 33.6 MB. It asks for 22 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.8.1. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.8.2

We’ve redesigned the news.com.au app to make it even easier to get across what’s happening and to join in the conversation. Plus bug fixes and performance improvements to the video player for a smoother experience.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Get the app that gets you. We get how busy you are. That’s why we’ve redesigned the news.com.au app to make it even easier to get across what’s happening, what it means for you, and to join in the conversation. Features include: - Top stories: Stay across Australian news, world news, and get live updates 24/7. From major global developments, Trump and war coverage, to national headlines, finance, politics and local interest issues, you’ll get the big stories fast. - A personal feed made 'For You': Personalise your feed by following the topics you care about. Tap into your custom 'For You' section to see our recommendations on stories we think you’ll like. - Choose your layout: You’re in control of the app’s layout. You can quickly swipe horizontally through headlines, or switch to the classic scroll layout for a deeper dive. - Breaking news alerts: Enable real-time push notifications for urgent breaking news so you’re always in the loop. - Your home for Sports news: Follow all the action with dedicated sections for NRL, AFL, UFC, F1 and more. We cover what everyone’s talking about - both on and off the field. - Pop-culture, trends, and lifestyle: Balance out the hard headlines with a fast-paced mix of entertainment news, celebrity buzz, and lifestyle trends. - Be part of the conversation: See what stories are ‘Most Commented’ across Australia. You can also share your take with quick emoji reactions or get your comment featured in articles. - Watch, listen, or save for later: Watch quick video updates, listen to narrated audio articles or podcasts on the go, or save stories to read later offline. - Get easy low-light reading: Switch to native Dark Mode for a better reading experience that’s easy on the eyes and saves your battery.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.5.1.

v2.8.2 LATEST Sep 17, 2026 33.6 MB TRUSTED v2.8.1 Sep 17, 2026 33.4 MB TRUSTED v2.8.0 Jul 29, 2026 33.4 MB TRUSTED v2.5.1 Feb 18, 2026 29.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 17, 2026.
Certificate issued to “dev” 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 17, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 17, 2026
Signed byCN=dev
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B2:8B:9C:BA:28:83:E0:AA:27:CE:5F:81:ED:85:D3:54:F1:6A:15:46
File MD577350edc7d673d30c7c3604214ef1c94
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

news.com.au requests 22 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
Access download manager android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER
Ad id android.permission.AD_ID
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
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.newscorp.newscomau.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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

Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

news.com.au APK: questions and answers

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 news.com.au 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 77350edc7d673d30c7c3604214ef1c94.