RNZ - Nachrichten

Latest RNZ news, e-paper, RNZ+ articles, podcasts, games & puzzles all in one app

Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung GmbH · de.rnz.epaper

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2026.7.9 87.1 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2026.7.9 (1802131742)
Updated: Jul 22, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 87.1 MB
Requires: Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jun 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 45 (5 sensitive)
Website: rnz.de
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

RNZ - Nachrichten is an app by Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung GmbH in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least June 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 2023.8.43, the APK grew from 29.4 MB to 87.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.1 to 7.1. It asks for 45 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including read shared storage, display over other apps and Bluetooth connect. Compared with version 2026.5.14, it adds 3 new permissions: “Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan” and “Read shared storage”. 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 v2026.7.9

Fehlerkorrekturen und Optimierungen.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ) stands for quality journalism from the Rhine-Neckar region – with current news, in-depth reports and interviews, headlines, podcasts, and videos from the RNZ editorial team. ``` Everything in one app E-paper like the print edition – on your smartphone or tablet All digital and RNZ+ articles in a clear reading mode Continuously updated news and commentary from the Rhine-Neckar region Access to 8 local editions including supplements and brochures Access to the RNZ obituary portal and job portal Get regional news first Politics, business, sports, culture, and services from your city and surrounding area Top stories, breaking news, and editorial recommendations Dossiers and photo galleries on the most important topics Podcasts from your region Series and discussion programs on local topics Current episodes prominently featured on the homepage Listen on the go – in the car, on public transport, or while out for a walk Games & puzzles Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and other classics Ideal for a quick break – directly in the app New design for greater convenience Clean homepage with the most important topics at a glance Reading mode with adjustable font size and optional dark mode Save, comment on, and share articles Subscriptions & Login Many articles, podcasts, and games are freely accessible. A print or digital subscription is required for the e-paper and RNZ+ articles. Already a subscriber? Simply log in with your existing credentials. Stay connected to your region – with the official Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung app.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2023.8.43. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v2026.2.5 it requires Android 7.1+.

v2026.7.9 LATEST Jul 22, 2026 87.1 MB TRUSTED v2026.5.14 May 14, 2026 80 MB TRUSTED v2026.5.11 May 9, 2026 80 MB TRUSTED v2026.2.5 Feb 6, 2026 70.3 MB TRUSTED v2023.8.43 Jul 3, 2025 29.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 22, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung” 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 Jul 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 22, 2026
Signed byCN=Dr. Ludwig Knorr, OU=GmbH, O=Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung, L=Heidelberg, ST=Baden-W?rttemberg, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D1:BF:AB:8C:76:BE:FE:DD:88:99:4D:63:9E:94:95:52:0D:FE:47:53
File MD5cca6f57cfcb145dd941194d76eab1161
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (45)

RNZ - Nachrichten requests 45 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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 notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
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
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
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
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.rnz.epaper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
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 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

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

RNZ - Nachrichten APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of RNZ - Nachrichten for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.1 or later. Version 2023.8.43 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. Get version 2023.8.43 · 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 RNZ - Nachrichten free?

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

Is the RNZ - Nachrichten 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 cca6f57cfcb145dd941194d76eab1161.