I spent a week without the Google Play Store, and I barely survived

Android lets you ditch the Play Store. But should you really do that? I tried it for a week so you don't have to.

I'm trying to use Google Play to discover new apps — one hidden feature made it far easier

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Termux gives your Android phone access to tools Google doesn't want you to have

There's a hidden world of apps that Google really doesn't want you to find. Here are three of them that are accessible ...

5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this July

July's list of the best new Android apps includes a brilliant water tracker, OpenClaw's debut app, and so much more!

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 ...

Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

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Gemini’s new Google Play Store integration lets you chat to find Android apps, games

As previewed at I/O 2026, the Gemini app on Android now integrates with the Google Play Store. This new “connected app” lets ...

Best Android Casinos and Apps for Players in The U.S.

Find the best casino app for Android in 2026. We tested top legal Android casinos for game variety, app performance, bonuses ...

Google Play’s latest speed boost goes way beyond the phone

Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches ...
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After years of using Android Auto, these are the 8 phone cooling tips I swear by

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...