Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week

Epic Games and Google have just jointly withdrawn their attempt to retroactively settle the lawsuit that’s changing how ...

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

The Google Play Store is the most popular place to download Android apps — but it isn't your only option. Here are 5 ...
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I left the Play Store for a free open-source app store and never looked back

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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

Everyone said AI would kill apps. Instead, new app launches are soaring. According to a new analysis from market intelligence provider Appfigures, worldwide app releases in the first quarter of 2026 ...

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...

Apple Says App Store Ecosystem Reached $1.4 Trillion In 2025

Apple says its App Store ecosystem facilitated $1.4 trillion in billings and sales during 2025, driven largely by retail, travel and ride-hailing apps.

Apple Loses EU Court Fight Over iOS, App Store Rules

Apple lost its EU court challenge over iOS and the App Store, keeping both under the Digital Markets Act as another legal ...