Krystle Vermes is a Boston-based news reporter for Android Police. She is a graduate of the Suffolk University journalism program, and has more than a decade of experience as a writer and editor in ...

Finally, my open-source and non-Play Store apps auto-update.

If you’ve been in the Android sphere long enough, you’ve probably heard people talking about APK files and terms like sideloading. Indeed, an APK can be invaluable if you cannot find a specific app on ...

Google is adding an additional layer of security when installing an APK or updating an app through an APK. A PIN or biometric authentication will now be required in certain cases. This will be the ...

An upcoming update to the Google Play Store may send you a warning if you have an app installed on your phone that doesn't exist in the Play Store anymore.

Google has recently released an updated version of the Google Play Store, marked as version 39.5.18, for Android users. This latest update is part of Google’s routine enhancements, although the ...

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One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...