Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

For example, a user who just bought their first Android phone running Android 12 won’t find apps designed for Android 9 when they’re searching through the Play Store. I've covered the technology field ...

Google will restrict sideloading to verified developers starting 2026, blocking unverified APK installations even outside the ...

Google is discontinuing its Weather app on Wear OS 6 and above. The company recommends users switch to default or third-party ...

Google says it blocked 1.2 million apps from being published to the Google Play store because the company detected policy violations in its app review processes, preventing "preventing billions of ...

The Google Play Store is home to many popular apps vital to your Android experience — so vital that they can sometimes be described as the beating heart of your new experience. Whether you own an ...

Whether you use an Android tablet, a flagship Android phone, or a budget device, Google Play Services plays an important role in your core experience. It handles your Google accounts, connects your ...

A Google Play Store feature that automatically opens downloaded apps has been in the works since 2024. Users are finally seeing it live.

Google is preparing to clear its Play Store of outdated apps. The company warned Android app developers that starting on November 1, 2022, it will hide apps and block their installation to users’ ...