Finally, my open-source and non-Play Store apps auto-update.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Since its earliest days, sideloading apps from outside Play ...

These open-source apps have earned a permanent spot on my Android phone, but sadly, you won’t find them on the Play Store.

Move over, Google Play Store.

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

The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

Malicious apps are pretty common, and it's easy to accidentally download them if you're not cautious. You'll often find these apps on third-party app stores, shady websites, or through suspicious ...

Google Play Store may soon warn users about dead or removed Android apps still installed on phones. The update could help ...

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, ...

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 ...