A good way to survive without Google Play Store.

Android lets you ditch the Play Store. But should you really do that? I tried it for a week so you don't have to.

Google is bringing its AI technology to the Play Store. At this week’s developer event, Google I/O, the company announced several new ways for developers to use its AI to build and optimize their ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

When it comes to mobile ecosystems, there are two giants locked in a battle, not only for revenue, but also for the hearts and minds of developers and consumers alike. They are of course Google and ...

Google Play Store is for Android devices only, offering the most comprehensive app selection with over 3.5 million apps. To download Google Play Store on Android devices where it wasn't pre-installed, ...

As an open-source platform, Android has always been a Wild West of sorts regarding apps. Apple requires app makers to meet rigorous standards before apps can be published in the App Store; for Android ...

Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...

UPDATE (February 19, 2026): The Google Play Store has seen several changes since we last updated this article. You can read more about them at the very end of the article. Summary: In this article, ...

Google will cut Play Store fees, allow outside payment options, and roll out new developer programs across major markets ...

Although Google may want its Play Store to be the only app store in town, it has some solid competition. Still, Google has the upper hand, as the Google Play Store is pre-installed on almost every ...