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5 Android productivity apps I discovered outside of the Play Store that solve real problems

I went beyond Play Store and found these gems ...

3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how

Android Auto doesn't have a web browser by default, so if you want direct internet access on your car's screen, this app is ...

I stopped relying on Google Play for apps, and here's what I switched to

This app store made me forget Google Play ...

Sideloading Android apps is great — until you have to update them. Here's my fix

Still manually updating sideloaded apps on your Android phone? Obtainium automates the update process, saving you time and ...

Android app purchases are changing as Google Play opens up billing options

Google is opening up Play Store payments, giving Android users more ways to pay for apps and subscriptions. Developers can ...

You may see new ways to pay for Android apps and subscriptions starting next week

Starting June 30, Android users in the US, UK, and EU may beging seeing new ways to pay for apps and subscriptions as Google expands billing options on the Play Store.

Google May Add Play Store Alerts For Removed Android Apps

Code discovered in a pre-release Play Store build suggests Google may add alerts for apps removed from the marketplace.

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...