Newsmax

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Newsmax Media · com.fli.android.newsmaxapp

4.5 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.2.22-hf2 21 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.2.22-hf2 (2002000028)
Updated: Feb 25, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 21 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jun 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (2 sensitive)
Website: newsmax.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Newsmax is an app by Newsmax Media in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least June 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 28 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.2.22-hf2

Bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Independent. American. Newsmax TV is a “news powerhouse” -- says Forbes. It is America’s new cable news channel in 70 million homes – now FREE via your Android app. No fees, and no paywall -- get breaking news in politics, world events, finance and health. Watch Newsmax TV 24/7 live from our studios in New York, Washington, and around the globe. See hit shows with Greg Kelly, Sean Spicer, Chris Salcedo, Nancy Brinker and more! Watch Newsmax TV anytime, anywhere in the world! App also includes easy access to Newsmax.com, the popular news website Americans turn to for Real News for Real People.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Float Left Interactive” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 25, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Float Left Interactive
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4D:2E:60:A2:DF:F0:FB:9B:D7:FD:50:4D:DE:68:5B:EA:47:CC:A5:E7
File MD547e97017ec01af97c7c4cca651a19115
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (28)

Newsmax requests 28 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
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
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
Push messaging (app-defined) com.fli.android.newsmaxapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Newsmax 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 Newsmax 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 47e97017ec01af97c7c4cca651a19115.