Google Play Opens the Door to Third-Party App Stores, Starting Next Week ...

Starting July 22, you'll be able to download third-party app marketplaces from the Play Store.

The Google Play Store comes pre-installed on most Android phones, but there are situations where it’s missing, disabled, or broken. Devices from China, Amazon Fire tablets, phones running custom ROMs, ...

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After on and off testing over the past few years, Google looks to have widely rolled out simultaneous app downloads and installs on the Play Store in a nice quality of life improvement. To see it in ...

The Google Play Store is the most popular place to download Android apps — but it isn't your only option. Here are 5 alternatives.