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Download Pocket Casts - Podcast App APK 8.1-rc-5a arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 · Android 28+

By Automattic, Inc • Updated December 03, 2025
News & Magazines arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 Native (Java/Kotlin) 31.99 MB
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This is the arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 build of Pocket Casts - Podcast App 8.1-rc-5a. Pick this build if your device's primary ABI matches.

File size: 32.0 MB   •   Min Android: 28   •   Target Android: 35   •   Version code: 59395   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 15

File Information

Package Nameau.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts
Version Name8.1-rc-5a
Version Code59395
Architecturearm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Min Android VersionAndroid 28 (API 35)
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size31.99 MB
Signature (SHA1)265BFDA6992D75D455BC74DD43F9ACE83EFAE7E5
File Hash (SHA256)0238c66143896270ee4fce3bb1ca9c3e7051ce7500448a9b6dbd8dfae262433e

What's New

New Features
Add Playback 2025 so you can get a recap of your listening habits from this year
(
#4762
)
Updates
Add periodic requests for the app rating
(
#4725
)
Improve tooltips' contrast issues when dark theme is used
(
#4737
)
Allow one character episode searches
(
#4734
)
Bug Fixes
Fix an issue where unplayed episodes do not show play button
(
#4749
)
Fix autoplay not starting playback from the current position in the list
(
#4755
)
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APK Permissions 15

  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
  • android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
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Developer

Name: Automattic, Inc

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pocket Casts - Podcast App APK

This variant is built for devices that report `arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64` as their primary ABI. If your device's CPU matches, this is the smallest, fastest version to install.

Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.

Android 28 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.

Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.

All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.