Simple Reader for Hacker News
Simple reliable app for reading your daily Hacker News
Stefan Dekanski · com.stefandekanski.hackernews.free
At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.0.4 (5)
- Updated
- Apr 10, 2020 (6 years ago)
- APK size
- 2.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- News & Magazines (app)
- Permissions
- 5
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
About this APK
Simple Reader for Hacker News is an app by Stefan Dekanski in the News & Magazines category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.
What's new in v1.0.4
Description
From the listing uploaded by “split-store”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Hacker News” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Apr 10, 2020
- Antivirus scan passed Jan 8, 2021
- Signed byCN=Stefan Dekanski, O=Hacker News
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)A9:E2:54:94:5C:C8:DC:F7:19:D1:5E:62:88:99:C7:FB:4A:73:41:EC
- File MD52a170e8109f87dc8650f2e7c7af46948
- Uploaded by “split-store” Gold tier · 24,358 followers · uploading since 2019
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Permissions (5)
Simple Reader for Hacker News requests 5 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
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Simple Reader for Hacker News 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 the Simple Reader for Hacker 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2a170e8109f87dc8650f2e7c7af46948.
