TBC e-Edition

The most complete local news and information on your iPad and iPhone

PressReader Inc. · com.newspaperdirect.bakersfield.android

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v7.0.250219 34.9 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.0.250219 (64051)
Updated: Nov 17, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 34.9 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Oct 31, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 21 (4 sensitive)
Website: bakersfield.pressreader.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

TBC e-Edition is an app by PressReader Inc. in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least October 2020. 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 6.4.230505, the APK grew from 24.9 MB to 34.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 21 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. Compared with version 6.4.230505, it adds 5 new permissions: “Approximate location”, “Precise location”, “Access adservices attribution” and 2 more. 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 v7.0.250219

New BE2.0 version app

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Bakersfield Californian app features the most complete local news and information on your iPad and iPhone. Now you can read an interactive replica edition of the daily Bakersfield Californian nicely formatted for the iPad and iPhone. Share and save stories, access previous editions, download for offline viewing and more. Access requires a paid print OR digital subscription to The Bakersfield Californian. Covering Bakersfield, Kern County, Tehachapi, Oildale, Delano, Rosedale, Lamont, Arvin, Shafter, Taft, Wasco and the Kern River Valley.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v6.4.230505. Since v7.0.250219 it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.0.250219 LATEST Nov 17, 2025 34.9 MB TRUSTED v6.4.230505 Jun 13, 2024 24.9 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 17, 2025.
Certificate issued to “NPD” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 17, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 17, 2025
Signed byCN=NPD, OU=PD, O=NPD, L=Vc, ST=BC, C=Ca
Signing certificate (SHA-1)0B:2B:C6:71:E1:52:D1:F7:4B:6A:D5:78:98:35:3C:CF:E9:88:09:A4
File MD5f6706c1610c181d26c104926bde55ad5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (21)

TBC e-Edition requests 21 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 attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
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.bakersfield.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
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
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

TBC e-Edition APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of TBC e-Edition for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.4.230505 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.4.230505 · 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 TBC e-Edition free?

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

Is the TBC e-Edition 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f6706c1610c181d26c104926bde55ad5.