Open Source News & Trends

All the latest news about open source, aggregated across dozens of news sites.

Newsfusion · com.briox.riversip.android.rnd.opensource

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v7.0.8 99.2 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.0.8 (1170031)
Updated: Aug 7, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 99.2 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Apr 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19
Website: newsfusion.com/open-source
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Open Source News & Trends is an app by Newsfusion in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 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 5.6.1, the APK grew from 37.5 MB to 99.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 9. It asks for 19 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 5.6.1, it adds 3 new permissions: “Google Play license check”, “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 v7.0.8

Dear Open Source aficionados, it's time for an app update! We've worked hard to deliver a release that is more stable, compatible with more devices and is generally more pleasant to use. As usual, we're working daily to deliver you the most relevant news! Check out our new ad free subscription options! We hope you like it - if you do, please give the app a rating! Having issues? Please write us at [email protected]. Thanks! Yours, The Newsfusion team

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Smart feed app for Software content from top news, review, event, video, podcast and blog sources - see Linux and open source stories, headlines, events and features See all the latest news about Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora), Containers (Docker, CoreOS), Web development platforms and frameworks (node.js, Bootstrap), Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and many others aggregated across dozens of news outlets, sites and blogs. Skim quickly over the recent news and save specific items for review later. Save hours weekly by seeing all news items from the most popular websites in one place, without compromising on content quality. Features: - Full coverage from top software news sources in one app - a clean, prioritized feed and no repeat stories - Push notifications - specific topics that interest you, or prominent events - Topics management - choose your favorite topics (like "Debian" or "SQLite"), block certain topics and choose the topics you want to get notifications about - Save articles inside the app for later reading - Join the community and post polls, comment on stories, tag articles and earn Points & Badges! - Block source and it's articles won't show again - Collapsed mode for super fast reading Enjoying the app? Not satisfied? Whatever it is - we’re waiting to hear from you. Please write us what’s on your mind to [email protected] Use of the Newsfusion Application is governed by the Newsfusion Terms of Use (https://www.loyalfoundry.com/privacy-policy).

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v5.6.1. Since v7.0.8 it requires Android 9+.

v7.0.8 LATEST Aug 7, 2026 99.2 MB TRUSTED v5.6.1 Dec 14, 2025 37.5 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 7, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Briox” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 7, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 7, 2026
Signed byCN=Briox Ltd., OU=Briox, O=Briox, C=IL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)73:B4:C2:0F:9B:0A:EE:CE:94:B7:25:83:DB:E6:85:24:C4:AA:20:5D
File MD5b1f81b89725a36432b0851e7cd383344
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

Open Source News & Trends requests 19 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
Attest (custom) com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST
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
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.briox.riversip.android.rnd.opensource.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
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Open Source News & Trends APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Open Source News & Trends for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 5.6.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.6.1 · 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 Open Source News & Trends free?

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

Is the Open Source News & Trends 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b1f81b89725a36432b0851e7cd383344.