
Physics Today
Physics Today, the flagship publication of the American Institute of Physics.
American Institute of Physics · org.physicstoday
At a glance
- Latest version
- v3.5.1 (1687447836)
- Updated
- Jul 1, 2023 (3 years ago)
- APK size
- 12.6 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- News & Magazines (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 26, 2022 (at least)
- Permissions
- 10
- Website
- physicstoday.org
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Physics Today is an app by American Institute of Physics in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 10 permissions, none of them sensitive. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v3.5.1
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “American Institute of Physics” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jul 1, 2023
- Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=American Institute of Physics, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)E4:5E:5C:C9:E6:D3:D1:0F:A4:14:C4:20:BD:CD:53:99:0A:3D:44:09
- File MD5a68807b1d8d80654fdcc171bc9f0fff8
- 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. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (10)
Physics Today requests 10 permissions, none of them sensitive.
- 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) org.physicstoday.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Physics Today APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is Physics Today free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Physics Today APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a68807b1d8d80654fdcc171bc9f0fff8.