These are the 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store

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

I install this open-source app store on every Android device (even my TVs)

F-Droid works perfectly either with or instead of the Play Store.
MUO on MSN

The best Android keyboard is the one that’s not on the Play Store

I ditched Gboard for this.
Good e-Reader

Amazon App Store for Android is Shutting Down

Amazon has announced that they are shutting down their App Store for Android. This will occur on August 20th, 2025. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able ...
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Android is getting third-party app stores, and you should cancel your app subscriptions right now

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes

Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into ...

Google May Add Play Store Alerts For Removed Android Apps

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