About this listing
New Scientist is listed with version, update, developer, screenshots, permissions, source, and compatibility details from the available app metadata.
APK and source facts
Before you install
- Android requirement is not listed in the current data.
- Package size is not listed in the current data.
- The source link points to a Google Play listing.
Listing evidence
New Scientist includes version 4.20, last update Jan 16, 2026, 16 screenshots, privacy policy link in the current metadata.
The current metadata notes that permission list is not available.
FungoApp review for New Scientist
New Scientist by New Scientist is listed in News & Magazines. This page organizes the available metadata into a practical review format, including version 4.20, Android requirement not listed, update date Jan 16, 2026, rating 4.6 out of 5, and install signal 500,000+.
Browse Android app listings with metadata, source links, version details, compatibility notes, screenshots, and permission signals that help you compare apps before installing. For New Scientist, use the details below as a checklist before you decide whether the app fits your device, privacy expectations, and use case.
Install decision context for New Scientist
New Scientist is best reviewed as a News & Magazines listing from New Scientist, not as a direct APK file from FungoApp. The current signals show version 4.20, Android requirement not listed, last update Jan 16, 2026, rating 4.6 out of 5, install signal 500,000+, and monetization that contains ads and offers in-app purchases. Use those signals together: a popular listing can still be a poor fit if the permissions, update age, or account requirements do not match your intended use.
Use-case fit analysis
New Scientist is presented around this purpose: "Weekly Science News Magazine" A good fit is more likely when that purpose matches the category, screenshots, version history, and the kind of access the app requests. If you only need a narrow task, compare this listing with simpler alternatives before leaving FungoApp for the external source.
Permissions and privacy interpretation
New Scientist does not include a permission list in the current FungoApp data. That missing field reduces review confidence, so readers should check the Android install prompt and source listing before using personal data or granting sensitive access.
Version and update interpretation
The listing shows version 4.20, updated Jan 16, 2026, package size not listed, and Android requirement not listed. Newer updates can indicate maintenance, but the practical question is whether the listed Android requirement fits your device and whether recent changes explain why the app needs its current permissions and storage footprint.
Screenshot review prompts
New Scientist includes 16 screenshots in the current listing data. Use them to confirm the interface, account prompts, ads, paywalls, editing tools, game style, or workflow before you open the source page. Screenshots are evidence of presentation, not independent proof of package behavior.
Use case fit
New Scientist is summarized as: "Weekly Science News Magazine" Compare that promise with the screenshots, category, update notes, and related apps before installing.
Version and compatibility
The listing shows version 4.20, Android requirement not listed, package size not listed, and last update Jan 16, 2026. These details matter because older devices, large packages, and stale updates can change the install experience.
Privacy and permissions
New Scientist does not include a permission list in the current metadata, so review the source listing and Android install prompt carefully.
Review checklist
- Confirm the developer name and source listing before installing.
- Review version, Android requirement, package size, and update date.
- Compare requested permission access with the feature you actually need.
- Read recent change notes and ratings as signals, not as guarantees of safety.
Comparison prompts
- Compare New Scientist's developer and source link with other News & Magazines options before installing.
- Check whether version 4.20 and Android not listed match your device.
- Review the source listing carefully because FungoApp does not currently have a permission list for this app.
- Compare against related listings such as Source Magazine and The Economist - World News for feature scope and privacy tradeoffs.
Publisher notes
- FungoApp organizes public listing metadata into review notes and comparison checklists for New Scientist.
- FungoApp does not host the APK file, modify the app package, or claim independent file verification from the current data.
- The 4.6 rating with 6,657 rating entries is a useful popularity signal, but it should still be checked against update date, permissions, and the source listing. 500,000+ installs provide a modest adoption signal; compare it with category fit and developer transparency.
Developer-provided description
• Read daily news updates and our latest issues
• Watch fascinating videos – from robotics to rare animal behaviour
• Listen to our weekly podcast and audio articles
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Requirements (Latest version)
Android requirement is not listed in the current metadata.
