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 ...
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Android is getting third-party app stores, and you should cancel your app subscriptions right now

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
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How to download and install the Google Play Store

The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

Google sets Android sideloading deadline: verification rules go live September 30

Google is tightening Android's sideloading rules from September 30, 2026, requiring app registration across major app stores.
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You Can Finally Download Fortnite From Android's Biggest App Store Again

Epic made headlines in 2020 when it pushed back against both Google and Apple — ending with its biggest game, Fortnite, removed from both the App Store on iOS and the Google Play Store on Android ...

Google reveals new timeline for Android's app sideloading changes

A new system service to check if an app is registered to a verified developer will be rolled out this month. Google announced ...