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8 killer Android apps you won't find on the Play Store

Who needs the Play Store?
Windows Central

This open-source app turns Microsoft's GitHub into an app store for your Android phone — and your Windows PC, too

GitHub has a ton of amazing projects within, and this app helps you find interesting ones you might want to use on your smartphone and PC. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
Android Authority

These are the 10 open source Android apps I install on every new phone

There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...
The Verge

uTag lets you use Samsung’s SmartTags trackers with any Android device

The free app works as a companion to Samsung SmartThings and adds new features like automatic scanning for unknown Tags. The free app works as a companion to Samsung SmartThings and adds new features ...
Android Authority

These apps aren't on the Play Store, but I always sideload them on my Pixel

Google Pixel users can access a world of apps beyond the Play Store. Not every great Android app will be found within the company’s store walls. Many apps I rely on daily on my Pixel 8 are located in ...
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6 Free Android TV Apps You Need To Install Before Google Removes Sideloading

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...
SlashGear

The Ultimate Guide To Sideloading Apps On Android

We have the European Union to thank for some of the most user-friendly legislation in the tech industry as of late. It made websites adopt GDPR data privacy laws, and it's forcing Apple to switch to ...
Techno-Science.net

9 Best Open-Source Apps from GitHub You Can Actually Use Every Day

GitHub hosts powerful open source apps you can use daily, from Immich for photo backups and Upscayl for image upscaling to VERT for file conversion, BC Uninstaller for cleanup, Mole for Mac storage, ...
SlashGear

5 Free Apps You Should Install ASAP On A New Android Device

Considering an Android phone instead of an iPhone? Android continues to be the best choice for those who want the most bang for their buck and an open operating system — minus Google restricting one ...
TWCN Tech News

Winlator lets you run Windows apps on Android

Are you trying to run Windows apps on your Android phone? You want to play Windows games or lightweight apps that are not available on Android. Right! Though Android has loads of apps and games, it ...
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10 Of The Best Free Android Apps You Haven't Heard Of

Android is the most popular mobile operating system around today. Over 72% of smartphone users rely on it – not just because it's affordable, but because it allows users to customize the OS and gives ...