Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...

The verification rollout, for which you can read sideloading restrictions, starts this year but really kicks into full effect ...

The Google Play Store in the official gateway to Android apps, but its littered with issues. Here's how Google can fix it.