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Google Play opens the door to third-party app stores, starting next week

Google Play Opens the Door to Third-Party App Stores, Starting Next Week ...

Android’s biggest app store shake-up in years begins next week

Google Play opens to rival Android app stores in the US on July 22, but competing storefronts must meet Google’s requirements ...

Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22

Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic ...
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How to download Android apps without the Google Play Store

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.

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 alternatives.
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Here's everything new in June 2026 for the Google Play Store

Google Play Store v51.7 delivers a major usability refresh, with a cleaner and more consistent experience across Android phones, Android TV, and Android Auto. Purchase and download dialogs have been ...