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.

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

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 ...

Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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