VOA+

The official VOA video app

U.S. Agency for Global Media · com.twentyfouri.tvbridge.voa

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.0.6 9.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.6 (1000600)
Updated: Oct 18, 2022 (3 years ago)
APK size: 9.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: May 13, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 5
Website: voanews.com
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

VOA+ is an app by U.S. Agency for Global Media in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least May 2022. 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 v1.0.6

We are not impersonating anyone. We have shared letter from USAGM proving that we have permission to make this app on their behalf and to upload it in the appstore. We fully comply with the impersonation policy.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appstvcommunity”.

The official VOA App allows you to watch Voice of America’s TV shows, documentaries, popular projects and special live streamed events anytime, anywhere. The app is free of commercials and won’t keep users’ data. What’s happening in America and the World in one free app - available in English, Chinese, Persian, Russian and several other languages. We bring you coverage from across the United States and the globe - from political analysis and foreign policy to stories about interesting people, places and things. Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information on TV, radio and digital platforms, in more than 45 languages, to an estimated weekly audience of over 275 million people. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Unknown

Signing certificate

Certificate with Google's generic name Google Play App Signing gives the keys it manages this name, but anyone can put it in a certificate, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet May 13, 2022
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)43:C5:49:AC:05:D3:8D:06:34:80:81:31:AA:E1:BF:60:86:68:75:72
File MD56a7c9209b3b15f47049f9a7e1dcf5ea4
Uploaded by “appstvcommunity” Silver tier · 10,843 followers · uploading since 2017

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Permissions (5)

VOA+ 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
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Leanback android.software.leanback

VOA+ 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 VOA+ APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Unknown. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6a7c9209b3b15f47049f9a7e1dcf5ea4.