Google finally let an alternative app store into Play. I tried it, and it's a mess.

For the first time in over a decade, US Android users can open Google Play, tap a single button, and install a real competitor to Google's own store — no APK file hunting, no security warnings, no ...

Google’s Android Pulse app is starting to appear as an available update in the Play Store. The background service appears to detect unusual resource usage, such as apps suddenly consuming too much ...

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Android 17 will introduce “Registered App Stores” as a result of the Epic settlement, allowing users to install rival marketplaces through a single, uniform screen. This eliminates security warnings ...

Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone continues, at least when it comes to security and privacy, narrowing the gap. Android 15 moves the bar significantly, with a raft of updates including ...

After 14 years of trying and failing to gain a smartphone foothold, Amazon has announced it will discontinue its app store. Anyone who has content in Amazon’s store will be able to access it for now, ...

Google's latest system updates bring enhancements to Play services, Play Store, and Wallet, alongside bug fixes and improved ...

Google has finally acted on a long-standing demand ...