PressReader (preinstalled)

News, Magazines + Social Community

NewspaperDirect · com.newspaperdirect.pressreader.android.hc

Not rated yet 5M+ downloads v7.4.260318 44.9 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.4.260318 (64594)
Updated: Mar 27, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 44.9 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: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Mar 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (4 sensitive)
Website: pressreader.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

PressReader (preinstalled) is an app by NewspaperDirect in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 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 release-5.7-5.6.20.0708, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 7.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. Compared with version 7.2.251017, it adds 4 new permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Access adservices custom audience” and “Access adservices topics”. 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 v7.4.260318

Thank you for using PressReader. This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements. More quality content within reach!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

PressReader gives you unlimited access to thousands of magazines and newspapers from around the world so you can stay connected to the stories you love. Use your Facebook, Twitter, Google, or free PressReader account to get started. - - Whenever, wherever - - Download complete issues to read offline or save data while you’re on the go. Set automatic downloads to never miss a beat. - - Unexpected, unlimited - - Visit thousands of PressReader HotSpots around the world to get instant complimentary access to the entire catalog. Use the in-app HotSpot Map to find a location near you and your hotel or library if they already offer PressReader. - - Your way, every day - - Read newspaper stories and magazine articles the minute they’re available on newsstands. Shift easily between the original page replica and a custom story layout optimized for mobile reading. Or, bring it all to life with listening mode, one-touch translation, and dynamic commenting. - - Made for you - - Create your own channel and automatically generate collections of stories chosen just for you. Whether you’re into news, entertainment, cooking, fitness, fashion, travel, sports, gaming, or knitting, you can create your own publication by bookmarking and saving your favorite stories. “If you love newspapers but hate inky fingers and creepy delivery people, you might be interested in taking a gander at PressReader” – TECHCRUNCH “PressReader delivers an authentic multi-platform newspaper-reading experience” – TNW “I found it especially useful for keeping up with international news, which often offers viewpoints you won’t find in US media.” – LIFEHACKER “Anyone with even a passing interest in the news should give PressReader a try” – CNET “A sleeping giant in the digital media landscape” – INC. KEY FEATURES: - Read publications and stories just as they appear in print - Personalize your news feed with specific sections from publications to build your own newspaper or magazine - Get your favorite publications auto-delivered so you never miss an issue - Download full issues for offline reading - Instantly translate stories in up to 16 languages - Customize your font size and type - Listen to stories with on-demand narration - Bookmark articles for later reading, reference or sharing - Share stories by email or on Facebook or Twitter - Set My Topic alerts so you always see important news on your keywords PressReader is available on iOS, Android, Amazon for Android, Windows 8 and Blackberry 10, as well as on the Web at www.pressreader.com. TOP TITLES NEWSPAPERS: The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Guardian Australia, National Post, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, The Globe and Mail, The Herald, The Irish Times, China Daily, USA Today, Le Figaro, Le Journal de Montreal, El Pais, The Daily Herald, The Daily Telegraph BUSINESS & NEWS: Newsweek, Forbes, Robb Report, Business Traveler, The Monthly FASHION: Vogue, Vogue Hommes, Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Esquire ENTERTAINMENT: Variety, NME, Rolling Stone, Empire LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL: Lonely Planet, Esquire, Canadian Geographic, Marie Claire, Maxim, DNA FOOD & HOME: Clean Eating, Canadian Living, Parents SPORTS & FITNESS: Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Top Gear, T3 TECHNOLOGY & GAMING: PC Gamer, Popular Science, Science Illustrated

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to vrelease-5.7-5.6.20.0708. Since v7.0.240919 it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.4.260318 LATEST Mar 27, 2026 44.9 MB TRUSTED v7.2.251017 Jan 15, 2026 44.3 MB TRUSTED v7.0.240919 Jan 31, 2026 44.6 MB TRUSTED vrelease-5.7-5.6.20.0708 Jan 2, 2026 26.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “NewspaperDirect” 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 Mar 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 27, 2026
Signed byCN=Alex Kroogman, O=NewspaperDirect, L=Richmond, ST=BC, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:6E:76:07:B6:FC:65:1C:5A:4E:B9:95:7B:38:81:38:63:6E:74:25
File MD52bd2ac807b71cd110be094f029d7021d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

PressReader (preinstalled) requests 22 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
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 custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.newspaperdirect.pressreader.android.hc.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
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
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

PressReader (preinstalled) APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of PressReader (preinstalled) for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version release-5.7-5.6.20.0708 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version release-5.7-5.6.20.0708 · 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 PressReader (preinstalled) free?

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

Is the PressReader (preinstalled) 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 2bd2ac807b71cd110be094f029d7021d.