5 surprisingly useful Android apps that aren't on the Play Store

While the Play Store hosts millions of apps, many useful ones are missing from the platform. Here are the best apps available ...

Gemini is about to change how you find Android apps, and it's actually useful

Play Store is getting a full AI makeover ...

Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes

Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into AI-powered software development.
Android Authority

Millions of Android apps have disappeared from the Play Store this year, and for good reason

Google Play Store has lost nearly half of its apps since early 2024, dropping from 3.4 million to around 1.8 million. The sharp decline follows stricter quality policies that removed low-functionality ...

3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how

This is where sideloading comes in, or installing unofficial apps from sources outside of the official Play Store. These apps ...
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 ...

5 Useful Android Apps For Your Next Camping Trip

Whether you're planning a weekend at a campground or heading somewhere more remote, these five Android apps are worth ...

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...
Ars Technica

Amazon remembers it has an Android app store, kills it

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, ...