SBS News

Latest Australian & World News

Special Broadcasting Service Corporation · com.sbs.worldnewsaustralia

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v5.18.1 31.6 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.18.1 (36388)
Updated: Aug 25, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 31.6 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jun 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15
Website: sbs.com.au
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SBS News is an app by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation 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 5.11.8, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.18.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.18.1

This release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Discover a world of news with the SBS News app. From Australian news to world news, find key news headlines, context and perspectives that matter to you and your community. Whether it's politics, culture, or current affairs, access accurate and reliable information effortlessly. Get real-time notifications for breaking news and stay ahead of the curve. Join us for a seamless news experience that keeps you connected. - Global News: Discover the latest news from Australia and around the world Instant Updates: Receive breaking news alerts and updates on topics you want to follow - Live Streams: Video live streaming of news events; SBS World News SBS News in Arabic and SBS News in Mandarin - Personalised Access: Dark Mode for a tailored experience - In-Depth Exploration: Dive into explainers, related stories and trending topics - Curated Newsletters: Subscribe for a customised news briefing at your preferred time - Seamless Sharing: Share stories with friends via social networks, email, or SMS - Trusted Journalism: Explore unbiased, diverse perspectives -Stay connected: Read the context behind the headlines, discover inspiring and informative stories

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v5.11.8. Since v5.15.3 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.18.1 LATEST Aug 25, 2026 31.6 MB TRUSTED v5.18.0 Jul 28, 2026 31.6 MB TRUSTED v5.17.1 Jun 9, 2026 29.2 MB TRUSTED v5.15.3 Mar 21, 2026 29 MB TRUSTED v5.11.8 Jun 23, 2026 21.8 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 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Special Broadcasting Service” 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 25, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Harley Mellifont, OU=Online, O=Special Broadcasting Service, L=Sydney, ST=NSW, C=AU
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F7:66:8C:7E:67:A2:87:4D:3C:43:7B:A2:12:3D:82:7F:9C:F9:BF:6E
File MD5845eda5d178a95190255008d1eeb31fe
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 (15)

SBS News requests 15 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
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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.sbs.worldnewsaustralia.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read clipboard android.permission.READ_CLIPBOARD
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write clipboard android.permission.WRITE_CLIPBOARD

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

SBS News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of SBS News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.11.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.11.8 · 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 SBS News 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 845eda5d178a95190255008d1eeb31fe.