5 Android app stores you should use instead of the Google Play Store

The Google Play Store is the most popular place to download Android apps — but it isn't your only option. Here are 5 ...

I spent a week without the Google Play Store, and I barely survived

Android lets you ditch the Play Store. But should you really do that? I tried it for a week so you don't have to.
Android

Android 15 extends ‘app archiving’ to F-Droid third-party app store

Android 15 will extend the ‘app archiving’ feature to F-Droid. The popular app store is the first third-party platform to support the new capability. The Android Operating System (OS) has been ...

There's Now An OpenClaw App For iOS And Android Phones

Smartphones are welcoming the agentic AI overlords.

Google May Add Play Store Alerts For Removed Android Apps

Code discovered in a pre-release Play Store build suggests Google may add alerts for apps removed from the marketplace.
TechCrunch

Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android

Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The ...
Android Police

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

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...