星島頭條

Sing Tao Headlines is not just a news app, but also your smart partner!

Sing Tao News Corp Ltd · singtao.android.hkheadline

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v5.5.6 36 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v5.5.6 (310)
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 36 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jun 9, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 43 (5 sensitive)
Website: hkheadline.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

星島頭條 is an app by Sing Tao News Corp Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 43 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.5.4. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.5.6

- 改善用戶體驗 - 修復已知問題

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Sing Tao Headlines App delivers daily news on Hong Kong, entertainment, finance, real estate, health, education, and the Greater Bay Area, acting as an investment strategist, health advisor, taste muse, and lifestyle guide, adding extra value to every read. 【ESG Investment】Follow the ESG trend, unlock the secrets to green wealth, invest in a sustainable future, and grow your wealth. 【ArtCan】Deeply explore the local arts and culture scene, capturing the hottest exhibitions and events, igniting sparks of taste. 【Education & Education】Master the latest trends in education and provide comprehensive parent-child strategies, guiding your child's future. 【Sing Tao Appeals】Exclusive reporting, giving voice to citizens, gathering heartwarming stories, and spreading positive energy. 【Greater Bay Area】Unlock Greater Bay Area policies, business opportunities, and lifestyle guides, easily connecting you to the one-hour living circle. 【Healthy Living】Travel the latest health trends, discover consumer and entertainment hotspots, and create quality lifestyle proposals. 【Member Rewards】Exclusive rewards for members, surprise gifts, and great deals delivered daily.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.5.1.

v5.5.6 LATEST Sep 9, 2026 36 MB TRUSTED v5.5.4 Jul 13, 2026 35.9 MB TRUSTED v5.5.3 Jun 16, 2026 36 MB TRUSTED v5.5.1 Mar 11, 2026 35.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 9, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Singtao News Corporation Limited” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 9, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 9, 2026
Signed byO=Singtao News Corporation Limited
Signing certificate (SHA-1)08:C2:83:E9:13:7E:59:CB:76:27:9E:0A:70:5E:C1:30:A1:4C:F6:59
File MD5bd5eb917842d54178013e40cf8515011
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 (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (43)

星島頭條 requests 43 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
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
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
Bind job service android.permission.BIND_JOB_SERVICE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
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
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) singtao.android.hkheadline.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
Mediaprovider (custom) com.android.providers.media.MediaProvider
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) singtao.android.hkheadline.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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 Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

星島頭條 APK: questions and answers

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 星島頭條 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is bd5eb917842d54178013e40cf8515011.