Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place to get apps from.

Android, unlike some phone operating systems, allows users to install software from outside the default app store (even if you don't live in Europe). And that's good, because there's all kinds of ...

Google Play Services could soon get a new “System services” section. This section will help track updates for core Android system apps, ensuring they remain up-to-date. Over the past few years, ...

While that makes sense from a security angle, it also chips away at Android’s long-standing reputation for openness compared to iOS. Still, sideloading isn’t going away entirely. As Android expert ...