The Garden Island

Get easy access to in-depth local news coverage. Anyway you want it, we deliver.

Oahu Publications, Inc. · com.staradvertiser.thegardenisland

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v3.35.07 52.6 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.35.07 (2026080534)
Updated: Sep 1, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 52.6 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Mar 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 35 (1 sensitive)
Website: thegardenisland.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Garden Island is an app by Oahu Publications, Inc. in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 3.6.24, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 7.0. It asks for 35 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read shared storage. Compared with version 3.32.05, it adds 1 new permission: “Foreground service media playback”. 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 v3.35.07

Great new features, including - Audio support for background reading and integration with OS media controls, listen to your news on the go! - Additional customization options for loading new editions

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Take the The Garden Island news with you while you're on the go! Get easy access to in-depth local news coverage. Anyway you want it, we deliver. In entertainment, you’ll get the latest information on concerts, movies, restaurants and things to do. Our sports section will provide you with the scoops, insights and best coverage around for your favorite local teams. And, you can get your 7-day local weather forecast to plan your week. Share articles through Facebook, Twitter and e-mail.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.6.24. Since v3.27.01 it requires Android 7.0+.

v3.35.07 LATEST Sep 1, 2026 52.6 MB TRUSTED v3.32.05 Apr 7, 2026 48.3 MB TRUSTED v3.27.01 Dec 15, 2025 48.1 MB TRUSTED v3.6.24 Oct 26, 2022 22.7 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 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Oahu Publications Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Daniel Colton, OU=Oahu Publications Inc., O=Oahu Publications Inc., L=Honolulu, ST=Hawaii, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)28:C8:EB:E7:9F:E0:F9:9E:59:6B:F7:93:2D:99:C6:07:5A:FB:40:51
File MD5446f554a659b80a813edfc3a9ccb40b4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (35)

The Garden Island requests 35 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

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 adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
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
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
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
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
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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.staradvertiser.thegardenisland.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

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

The Garden Island APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of The Garden Island for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.6.24 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.6.24 · 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 Garden Island free?

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

Is The Garden Island 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 446f554a659b80a813edfc3a9ccb40b4.