Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

Android is, for the most part, an open platform. You can use the Google Play Store to install apps and games, or you can go off the reservation and install APKs on ...

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...

Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone continues, at least when it comes to security and privacy, narrowing the gap. Android 15 moves the bar significantly, with a raft of updates including ...

Google Play Store is a system app, which means it cannot be directly uninstalled like other apps you download from the store. To address issues, you can either disable the app or uninstall its updates ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stanley is a Smart TV author at Android Police with over 10 years experience in testing and writing about different tech gadgets. He has been reviewing TVs since the days of CRT, rear-projection and ...

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were ...