Whizz (SMS Locator)

Green Machines · ca.greenmachines.way.whereareyou

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v1.0.40 45.4 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.40 (40)
Updated: Feb 15, 2021 (5 years ago)
APK size: 45.4 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Permissions: 13 (6 sensitive)
Website: whizzap.wixsite.com/whizz
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Whizz (SMS Locator) is an app by Green Machines in the Maps & Navigation category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 13 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and approximate location. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.0.40

Starting January 9 2019 it is no longer possible to publish an app on the Google Play store that allows locating family and friends with SMS messaging. This version does not send or receive SMS messages. Go to https://whizzap.wixsite.com/whizz/downloads to download and install a functional version.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Locate friends and family using SMS text messages. Superbly detailed maps. Choose between three different map styles: Bubblewrap, Tron and Walkabout. Download maps for offline usage (in-app purchase required). This app uses Open Street Maps data and the amazing Mapzen maps. Standard SMS charges may apply.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Green Machines” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 15, 2021
Antivirus scan passed Mar 4, 2021
Signed byCN=Yanick Vertefeuille, OU=App Development, O=Green Machines, L=Montreal, ST=Quebec, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5A:0D:FC:A8:B3:58:9E:C4:EE:1A:88:3F:33:00:33:BC:0E:6D:3A:14
File MD56d0c4c30562a1e31cff693dffb75a7c2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

Whizz (SMS Locator) requests 13 permissions, 6 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 contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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