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.

Google Play Store is becoming faster across phones, tablets, TV, Wear OS, and Android Auto, and receiving a bunch of new ...

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...

The Google Play Store is one of the safest and most reliable platforms for downloading apps. It comes pre-installed on most Android devices and offers a vast selection of apps, games, and other ...

Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches ...

I went beyond Play Store and found these gems ...

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Code discovered in a pre-release Play Store build suggests Google may add alerts for apps removed from the marketplace.

Google Play Store is a system app, which means it cannot be directly uninstalled like other apps you download from the store. To address issues, you can either disable the app or uninstall its updates ...

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.