The StarPhoenix ePaper

The StarPhoenix ePaper is a full digital replica of the printed edition.

Postmedia Network INC. · com.newspaperdirect.starphoenix.android

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v7.4.260618 32.4 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.4.260618 (64690)
Updated: Jul 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 32.4 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Permissions: 21 (4 sensitive)
Website: postmedia.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The StarPhoenix ePaper is an app by Postmedia Network INC. in the News & Magazines category. 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 6.4.221212, the APK grew from 25.1 MB to 32.4 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 7.1.250604, it adds 4 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Access adservices custom audience” and “Access adservices topics”) and drops 1 (“Run at startup”). 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 v7.4.260618

Bugs fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper is a complete digital replica of the printed edition that includes all the stories, features, photos and artwork just as it is in print. The easy to use interface lets you flip leisurely through the pages like a newspaper, or conduct searches and share articles with friends like a website. Whether you are at home, work or on the go you can enjoy your ePaper delivered on your favourite device.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.4.221212. Since v6.5.231207 it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.4.260618 LATEST Jul 2, 2026 32.4 MB TRUSTED v7.1.250604 Nov 23, 2025 28.6 MB TRUSTED v6.5.231207 Jun 10, 2024 31.3 MB TRUSTED v6.4.221212 Jan 19, 2023 25.1 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 Jul 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “NPD” 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 Jul 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 2, 2026
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 MD5cc61b48a2f5bba767f22e111fa3e0746
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (21)

The StarPhoenix ePaper 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 ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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.starphoenix.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

The StarPhoenix ePaper APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of The StarPhoenix ePaper for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.4.221212 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 6.4.221212 · 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 StarPhoenix ePaper free?

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

Is The StarPhoenix ePaper 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 cc61b48a2f5bba767f22e111fa3e0746.