Google’s “privacy-preserving” age verification system is coming to the Play Store

Governments around the world are suddenly very keen on online age verification requirements. In some places, this takes the ...

Third-party app stores are about to take over Google Play. Here's how to prepare

Third-party app stores are coming to the Google Play Store in the US. What does this mean for you? Quite a lot, actually.

Big changes are coming to Android's Google Play Store this month

Major Google Play Store changes are scheduled to begin in the U.S. this month. The new system will affect users, developers, and competing marketplaces alike.
Forbes

Google May Add Play Store Alerts For Removed Android Apps

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google's new Play Store warning. Google continually deletes apps from Play Store. It has an ...

Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn

Big changes are coming to Android apps, but they’re not the changes Google wanted. The settlement between Google and Epic that aimed to put to rest the companies’ long-running antitrust battle is ...

Google Will Allow Third-Party App Stores On Android Next Week

Third-party app stores are coming to Android on July 22.
Android Authority

5 Android app stores you should use instead of the Google Play Store

While sideloading might be a bit harder in 2026 than in the past, it still remains one of the most distinctive features of Android compared to more locked-down platforms like iOS. This not only lets ...