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 ...

F-Droid’s Android app store has been rebuilt from the ground up. Virtually every Android device comes with the Play Store preloaded, but there are other ways to get apps. F-Droid bills itself as a ...

Android Auto supports plenty of apps from Google Play, but sideloading can unlock more. These third-party options add features Google doesn't officially offer.

There are a handful of Android apps I simply must install on every phone I use, and Obtanium is near the top of that list. I can’t imagine living without this app; it’s the glue that holds non-Play ...

The Google Play Store comes pre-installed on most Android phones, but there are situations where it’s missing, disabled, or broken. Devices from China, Amazon Fire tablets, phones running custom ROMs, ...

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...

There are both pros and cons of Android and iOS, but Android generally fares better when it comes to freedom of choice. Google's mobile OS is known for its customizability options, like replacing the ...