This is the universal build of Google News & Weather 2.0 (1378742). It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 2.3 MB • Min Android: 14 • Target Android: 19 • Version code: 2000490 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 11
File Information
| Package Name | com.google.android.apps.genie.geniewidget |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 2.0 (1378742) |
| Version Code | 2000490 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 14 (API 19) |
| Main Activity | com.google.android.apps.genie.geniewidget.activities.NewsActivity |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 2.25 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | 24BB24C05E47E0AEFA68A58A766179D9B613A600 |
| File Hash (SHA256) | 173589e020d951cbb9ef0bd633e0c5f73b88dd39d1f567c0dfb8604c23cd5919 |
App Description
From version
3.5.3
:
Your comprehensive and personalised view of headline stories and Local News & weather.
• Coverage from 75,000 publications
• Instant-load read experience with AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages)
• Headlines carousel: Quickly browse headlines, tap to read, swipe to read next
• Simple swipe-access to categories such as Top Stories, Technology, Sports & Weather
• Tune your layout with any of 60 country-specific editions, home screen widgets and Personalised News sections such as Hollywood, NASA, Fashion or anything else that catches your fancy
• Tap any story for a deep selection of viewpoints, including in-depth articles, Opinion and local perspectives
Optional Permissions Notice
• Location: Optional permission used to show Local News & weather near your current location.
• Users can continue to use the service even after rejecting this optional app permission.
3.5.3
:
Your comprehensive and personalised view of headline stories and Local News & weather.
• Coverage from 75,000 publications
• Instant-load read experience with AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages)
• Headlines carousel: Quickly browse headlines, tap to read, swipe to read next
• Simple swipe-access to categories such as Top Stories, Technology, Sports & Weather
• Tune your layout with any of 60 country-specific editions, home screen widgets and Personalised News sections such as Hollywood, NASA, Fashion or anything else that catches your fancy
• Tap any story for a deep selection of viewpoints, including in-depth articles, Opinion and local perspectives
Optional Permissions Notice
• Location: Optional permission used to show Local News & weather near your current location.
• Users can continue to use the service even after rejecting this optional app permission.
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APK Permissions 11
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
- android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
- com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
APK Verified
The cryptographic signature guarantees that the file is safe to install and was not tampered with in any way.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google News & Weather APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
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 14 (API level 19) 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.