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

The Google Play Store is one of the safest and most reliable platforms for downloading apps. It comes pre-installed on most Android devices and offers a vast selection of apps, games, and other ...

Google may soon introduce a new Play Store feature that alerts Android users when installed apps are removed or delisted. The update could help users track apps that may no longer receive future ...

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Google is clearly on a mission to make Android ever more like iPhone when it comes to privacy and security. But one battlefield where Android continues to trail iPhone by some distance is app safety ...

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Google announced an update to its Subscription Management API at I/O 2026 that allows Android developers to offer cheaper plan alternatives or discounts directly within the Google Play Store ...