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

The Play Store has no shortage of weather apps, but most of them are paywalled, ad-heavy, or just not that good. Breezy ...

Is Aptoide safe? I tried Android's first alternative app store on Google Play - and it's a mess

Is Aptoide safe? I tried Android's first alternative app store on Google Play - and it's a mess ...
Android Authority

5 Android app stores you should use instead of the Google Play Store

While sideloading might be a bit harder in 2026 than in the past, it still remains one of the most distinctive features of Android compared to more locked-down platforms like iOS. This not only lets ...
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, ...
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 ...
CNET

Sora Is the No. 1 Free App on the Google Play Store: Your Guide to the AI Video App

OpenAI’s Sora app snatches another victory as it takes the top spot in the Google Play Store’s top free app rankings, as spotted by CNET on Monday. It replaced its sister app, ChatGPT, which is now in ...