If Amazon can't make a third-party Android app store work, no one can

Amazon announced this week that it's shutting down its Android app store. The Amazon Appstore has been available on Android ...
Android Authority

Google's proposed Android changes won't save sideloading

Yesterday, Google and Epic finally reached an agreement to settle their years-long legal dispute. If approved by the judge overseeing the case, the settlement would resolve the lawsuit Epic filed in ...
Shacknews

Google may open up Android to other app stores and third party web-based or in-app payments

Google and Epic Games have spent years in court over allegations of antitrust practices against the former. Now, it looks like there may be an end in sight. Google and Epic Games have announced a new ...
Android Authority

Google Play Store gets a smarter way to handle sideloading third-party apps

Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans. Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature ...
Techno-Science.net

Ditch Stock Apps: Must-Have Third-Party Android App Replacements

Most stock apps on an Android phone are basic. Most users rely on them since they are installed by default on most Android smartphones, usually missing useful features in third-party alternatives. For ...
Android Police

Google's app store monopoly loss: What it means for Android users

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
Geeky Gadgets

From Google Accounts to Third-Party Apps: How Android Users Can Remove Sensitive Info Online

As of 2025, Android has 3.3 billion users worldwide and holds a 71% global market share (DemandSage.com). A large chunk of their users are in the US, with 133.4 million people owning an Android ...