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Popular Mechanics Now 3.0.5

6.5 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 3.5 - 23 reviews


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Popular Mechanics Now, developed and published by Hearst Communications, Inc., has released its latest version, 3.0.5, on 2017-05-03. This app falls under the News & Magazines category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.5, based on 23 reviews.

Popular Mechanics Now APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.4+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.hearst.now.pmx

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: Hearst Communications, Inc.

Category: News & Magazines

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Popular Mechanics Now on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

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App Rating

3.5
Total 23 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2017-06-06
The app is stuck refreshing on "A loading error occurred, please make sure you are connected to the internet" screen. Unusable.

1 ★, on 2017-07-07
Can't even use the app. The thing doesn't even load. Constantly flashes with a download error about internet connectivity.

1 ★, on 2017-06-19
Used to be interesting, and useful app. Now it's nothing but annoying adds.

5 ★, on 2017-10-13
Its good

1 ★, on 2017-03-14
Startup screen flickers like a strobe light. I give it a zero as it stands.

1 ★, on 2016-12-13
Updated it now it freezes and shuts down. Fix it and will be 5 stars

Previous Versions

Popular Mechanics Now 3.0.5
2017-05-03 / 6.5 MB / Android 4.4+

About this app

The latest from PopularMechanics.com: keep informed on the latest tech news, gadget and tool reviews, home improvement ideas, automotive care advice, and more. Popular Mechanics is the thinking man’s magazine, aimed at helping you figure out how your world works. With Popular Mechanics Now, you'll get free access to all the best PopularMechanics.com has to offer. And best of all, it’s free.

Features:

• DIY projects, new car reviews, articles, photos, videos and more from Popular Mechanics at your fingertips.
• Quickly find today’s featured story. It'll always be at the top of your feed.
• Bookmark your favorite articles and easily find them from the home screen.
• Share with friends through Email, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
• Filter stories by topics, photo galleries, and whether or not they have videos
• Easily spot stories you haven’t read: headlines and images for stories you’ve already opened will be grayed out, so you can zero in on the latest news.
• Search by keyword to find stories about topics you care about.

New features

Update today for minor bug fixes and performance enhancements. And, please keep the feedback coming!

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.