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The Play Store sucks, so here's what I use instead

With more than two million apps on the Play Store, it's practically impossible to find anything new and exciting. Thankfully, there are a few trusted alternatives that I've been enjoying.

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Reminder: Android watches don't need sideloading gimmicks for gaming

Reminder: Android watches don't need sideloading gimmicks for gaming

People love hacking Android watches to play "real" video games, but don't forget there are actual Wear OS games you can play.

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The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices

The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices

Reports claimed the Play Store is crashes for users across devices.

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Google Play Store gets verified marks for VPNs committed to protecting your data

Google detailed its new verified badges for VPNs in the Play Store.

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Android XR vs. Meta Horizon OS: How Meta Quest and Google tech will stack up

We break down how Google's new Android XR will compare against Meta for software, hardware, AI, partnerships, and more.

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How to get the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet

In this guide, we walk you through how to download the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet.

Android XR: Everything you need to know

Android XR is the software that Samsung and other brands will use for XR headsets, AR glasses, and smart glasses. We'll explain how it works.

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Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps' in new System version

Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps' in new System version

Google detailed its recent Play Store update, which says goodbye to a sharing function.

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Microsoft's Xbox Game Store For Android 'Ready To Go Live,' Says Executive, But Legal Standoff With Google Halts Launch

Microsoft's Xbox Game Store For Android 'Ready To Go Live,' Says Executive, But Legal Standoff With Google Halts Launch

Microsoft has developed its Xbox game store for Android but remains unable to launch the service due to ongoing legal complications, the company revealed Wednesday.

Google highlights an earlier Android 16 in Q2 2025 and more for Gemini

Google highlights an earlier Android 16 in Q2 2025 and more for Gemini

Google highlights its upcoming major Android 16 update and other updates for Gemini

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Is this proof that Samsung's XR headset is coming soon?

Is this proof that Samsung's XR headset is coming soon?

A report has appeared suggesting Google's Play Store is preparing to showcase XR compatibility for apps and games.

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, and I hope it doesn't just come to Samsung's XR headset

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, and I hope it doesn't just come to Samsung's XR headset

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, but when it will it launch?

Wear OS 5 blocks one of the best watch apps and it's high time Google fixes things

Wear OS 5 blocks one of the best watch apps and it's high time Google fixes things

Facer is a decade-old watch face store with 500,000 faces and tens of millions of users that lets people get more creative with the most visible part of the Wear OS experience. And Google has basically killed it with Wear OS 5, replaced with a WFF system that's efficient but…

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Google Play Store may soon tackle the app install headache for super long listings

Google Play Store may soon tackle the app install headache for super long listings

Google Play is apparently exploring ways to simplify app installation for longer listings.

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4 ways your Android phone's Play Store could change soon, if Google loses Epic appeal

Google lost its legal fight, here's 4 ways your Android phone's Play Store could change soon, if Google loses Epic appeal.

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Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition

A federal judge on Monday ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition as a punishment for maintaining an illegal monopoly that helped expand the company’s internet empire

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News Weekly: Galaxy S25 renders break cover, the world's first tri-fold phone, and more

In this week's news, we get what could be the first renders of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Huawei's Mate XT is the world's first tri-fold phone, Gemini Live is free for all Android users, OpenAI makes its AI "think," and sideloading is getting harder to do on Android.

Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only

Google adds a Collections widget for app recommendations, new data controls, and more to its digital storefront.

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Google is using humans, not AI, to radically change the Play Store

Gemini and AI have been all the rage this year, but the latest Google Play updates don't rely on AI. Instead, humans will be doing the curation

Activo P1 music player review: Astell & Kern audio quality for considerably less cash

Astell & Kern's new, more affordable audio brand hits the ground running with great sound and a decent price too.

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I turned my Google TV streaming device into a retro gaming console

With a little bit of patience, and knowing where to look, you can turn practically anything into a retro gaming console. That includes streaming devices like the Onn. Google TV 4K Pro or Amazon Fire TV Stick.

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Xreal's new AR glass companion brings Android apps to life in 3D

XReal has dropped a $200 mobile device that turns your Android apps into AR experiences.

Wix is now letting mobile users build apps using Gen AI

Wix unveils conversational AI chatbot that can generate a mobile app for you in minutes.

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Google Play at I/O 2024 highlights better security and user app experiences

Google detailed several new features and tools developers can use for their app on the Play Store.

Google adds biometric verification to Play Store to keep your in-store wallet safe

Google Play Store's new security tool will ask you to verifiy your identify with either a fingerprint or face scan on Android.

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