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

These open-source apps have earned a permanent spot on my Android phone, but sadly, you won’t find them on the Play Store.
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My Android apps update before the Play Store gets them — this one tool made that possible

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

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

June's list of the best new Android apps includes a cutesy, minimalist Android launcher, an engrossing strategy game, and so ...

3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how

This is where sideloading comes in, or installing unofficial apps from sources outside of the official Play Store. These apps ...

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work ...

Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes

Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into AI-powered software development.

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

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

Your forgotten apps are a bigger security risk than you think — and Google's about to prove it

Google is coming for the zombie apps ...

Best Android VPN Apps of 2026 Ranked and Compared

Here's the comparison of the best VPN for Android in 2026. Get the best Android VPN app for privacy, security, and streaming.