The Play Store app purge focuses on lower-quality, likely higher-risk apps, most of which are free but which open users to ...

The downside is that there are more options to overwhelm consumers who don't live and breathe tech, which is a majority of ...

The Google Play Store files you'll download in the section below must be installed directly onto that Android device. If you haven't done so, open this article on your phone to make things easier.

But if you're constantly searching for new apps, the Google Play Store's long memory can be annoying, as it'll start to slow down your searches. That's especially true if your phone isn't brand new.