Northwest Public Broadcasting

Listen to NWPB live and watch NWPB, explore your favorite programs on demand!

jacAPPS · com.jacobsmedia.nwpr

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v12.0.5 37.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v12.0.5 (605)
Updated: Aug 8, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 37.1 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: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Jan 9, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 21 (1 sensitive)
Website: publicmediaapps.com/support
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Northwest Public Broadcasting is an app by jacAPPS in the Entertainment category, listed since at least January 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 4.6.35, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 21 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.0.3.

What's new in v12.0.5

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 Northwest Public Broadcasting App: The Northwest Public Broadcasting App allows you to enjoy the services of Northwest Public Broadcasting - radio and TV (NPR and PBS). Listen and watch your favorite shows/clips anywhere you want to. You can also pause and rewind live audio, and view radio and TV program schedules! You can explore, watch and listen to On Demand stories whenever you want and share stories with your friends! Live Radio Streaming: • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can 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 live streams from Northwest Public Broadcasting even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing. • Integrated program schedules for Northwest Public Broadcasting streams! • One-click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click. • Listen to Northwest Public Broadcasting in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! Stream Video Content: • Watch your favorite PBS shows using our DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). Catch up on your favorite shows or important news programs you count on every day. • Stream your favorite Northwest Public Broadcasting shows including: Jam with Dan, Access NW, Dr. U and more, all in one place! • Northwest Public Broadcasting members can access their NWPB Passport account, allowing you to watch special curated content! News: • Specially curated local news to make sure you know what's happening throughout your day. News that includes: NPR News, Northwest News Network, PBS Newshour, Earthfix and many other public media news outlets. You can even opt in for TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS for breaking news. • Environmental stories from our friends at EarthFix, covering stories that impact our environment • Curated NPR and PBS Newshour hour to give you a national perspective on issues Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. The Northwest Public Broadcasting app is brought to you by the people at Public Radio and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued viewers and listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever device you have! Please support Northwest Public Broadcasting by becoming a member today! nwpb.org/support

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v4.6.35. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v6.3.18 it requires Android 7.0+.

v12.0.5 LATEST Aug 8, 2026 37.1 MB TRUSTED v12.0.3 Jul 21, 2026 37.1 MB TRUSTED v7.4.4 May 6, 2026 36.7 MB TRUSTED v6.3.18 Jan 29, 2026 36.7 MB TRUSTED v4.6.35 Apr 11, 2024 27.2 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Jacobs Media” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 8, 2026
Signed byCN=Jacobs Media
Signing certificate (SHA-1)98:64:85:E2:B6:24:FF:0D:7C:3B:ED:B9:35:D4:A9:03:2E:63:1B:8E
File MD54d5329023d0f4570b3ee2d850f8c3978
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (4 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (21)

Northwest Public Broadcasting requests 21 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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.jacobsmedia.nwpr.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

Northwest Public Broadcasting APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Northwest Public Broadcasting for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 4.6.35 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.6.35 · 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 Northwest Public Broadcasting 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 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4d5329023d0f4570b3ee2d850f8c3978.