F-Droid works perfectly either with or instead of the Play Store.

I don’t have a problem using ADB via the command line every now and again. But between remembering where I put the executable, opening a terminal window, connecting a device, and pasting in the APK ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

It’s so easy to go on the Play Store today, pick a new Android app, install it, try it out, and if it doesn’t work out as intended, tap to uninstall. That’s the familiar path we’ve all taken for years ...