Download SmartNews: Live News & Rewards APK 25.9.30 Universal · Android 26+
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This is the universal build of SmartNews: Live News & Rewards 25.9.30. 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: 85.1 MB • Min Android: 26 • Target Android: 35 • Version code: 1032 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 28
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| Package Name | jp.gocro.smartnews.android |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 25.9.30 |
| Version Code | 1032 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 26 (API 35) |
| Main Activity | jp.gocro.smartnews.android.activity.SmartNewsActivity |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 85.15 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | 4D148CF970E80DDB6D60CBB8874EAEBC54596CC6 |
| File Hash (SHA256) | a6161d93ee394527804d31dce15cbac39757388937a1282a7981d4277348f58c |
What's New
- Performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance your reading experience.
App Description
We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed—and feel good while doing it. With quality articles from trustworthy publishers, you can easily curate your feed based on your passions and topics that interest you most.
Discover top news from premium publishers: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, [NAME REMOVED TO COMPLY WITH DMCA], Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
Local
-Get informative stories from premium publishers based on your location.
-See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, and more.
-Read news about local cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and your summer farmer’s market.
Travel
-Discover the best spots wherever you go with location-based news and updates.
-Learn about top travel tips from your favorite publishers.
-Plan your next vacation with trending news on the best destinations, travel hacks, and flight deals before you depart.
Politics
- Get prepared for the elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican.
- Understand candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you.
-Find voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert election analysis you can trust.
Quality
-We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news.
-Our award-winning journalists validate content to ensure it meets our high-quality standards.
- Read trustworthy breaking coverage for your area for free.
Entertainment
-Get an inside look at entertainment.
-Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors.
-Follow entertainment topics so you never miss a story.
Sports
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set notifications for your favorite teams.
-See breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
Health
-Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app.
-See what experts say about wellness, aging, and mental health from top publishers.
-Follow stories about pain relief updates, exercise trends, and home remedies.
***
SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESS
“Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.”
- CNET
***
AWARDS
Winner of the 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile App
Best Mobile App Awards
Best Local News App, 2024 (US)
Bestapp
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
***
REVIEWS
“Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C.
“Much better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B.
“Been using Google News, but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H.
***
Terms of Service
The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.
www.smartnews.com/terms/
Discover top news from premium publishers: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, [NAME REMOVED TO COMPLY WITH DMCA], Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
Local
-Get informative stories from premium publishers based on your location.
-See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, and more.
-Read news about local cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and your summer farmer’s market.
Travel
-Discover the best spots wherever you go with location-based news and updates.
-Learn about top travel tips from your favorite publishers.
-Plan your next vacation with trending news on the best destinations, travel hacks, and flight deals before you depart.
Politics
- Get prepared for the elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican.
- Understand candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you.
-Find voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert election analysis you can trust.
Quality
-We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news.
-Our award-winning journalists validate content to ensure it meets our high-quality standards.
- Read trustworthy breaking coverage for your area for free.
Entertainment
-Get an inside look at entertainment.
-Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors.
-Follow entertainment topics so you never miss a story.
Sports
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set notifications for your favorite teams.
-See breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
Health
-Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app.
-See what experts say about wellness, aging, and mental health from top publishers.
-Follow stories about pain relief updates, exercise trends, and home remedies.
***
SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESS
“Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.”
- CNET
***
AWARDS
Winner of the 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile App
Best Mobile App Awards
Best Local News App, 2024 (US)
Bestapp
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
***
REVIEWS
“Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C.
“Much better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B.
“Been using Google News, but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H.
***
Terms of Service
The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.
www.smartnews.com/terms/
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APK Permissions 28
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
- android.permission.CAMERA
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.VIBRATE
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- com.android.vending.BILLING
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- com.nttdocomo.android.idmanager.permission.GET_ID_STATE
- com.nttdocomo.android.idmanager.permission.GET_ID_STATE_CONFIRM
- com.nttdocomo.android.idmanager.permission.NOTIFY_STATUS
- com.nttdocomo.android.idmanager.permission.OPEN_SERVICE_TOP
- com.nttdocomo.android.idmanager.permission.serviceapp.IDimServiceAppService
- jp.gocro.smartnews.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Frequently Asked Questions about SmartNews: Live News & Rewards 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 26 (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.