This Google Play Store alternative is my first stop for Android apps now – here’s why

The third-party Android app store called F-Droid has been completely overhauled and I urge you to give it a try.

F-Droid app store thumbs its nose at Google's dev crackdown

The Chocolate Factory is tightening the screws on Android sideloading, but the FOSS app market is rolling out a huge overhaul ...
Android Authority

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

For most Android users, the Play Store is the only place they ever look for apps, and honestly, that’s how I used Android for years, too. But over time, I realized that some of the most interesting ...
XDA Developers

4 Android app stores I always use instead of the Google Play Store

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, ...

The best Android launcher isn't on the Play Store. Here's how to install it

Kvaesitso skips the Play Store entirely, but it's still easy to sideload it and keep it updated. Here's how you can go about ...
Android Police

I stopped relying on Google Play for apps, and here's what I switched to

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...
Android Police

8 best Android apps that you won't find in the Google Play Store

Stanley is a Smart TV author at Android Police with over 10 years experience in testing and writing about different tech gadgets. He has been reviewing TVs since the days of CRT, rear-projection and ...
SlashGear

The Ultimate Guide To Sideloading Apps On Android

We have the European Union to thank for some of the most user-friendly legislation in the tech industry as of late. It made websites adopt GDPR data privacy laws, and it forced Apple to switch to ...