Amazon shutters its Android app store

Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android
Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be
If Amazon can't make a third-party Android app store work, no one can
Amazon announced this week that it's shutting down its Android app store. The Amazon Appstore has been available on Android devices since 2011, providing a relatively easy-to-access alternative to the default Google Play Store.
Amazon remembers it has an Android app store, kills it
The Amazon Appstore made waves when it launched in 2011, offering an alternative to what at the time was known as the Android Market. Amazon even scored some early exclusives and gave away a plethora of premium content and Coins to anyone willing to do the legwork of installing the storefront on their Android phone.
Amazon pulls the plug on its Android app store that you never used anyway
Amazon is discontinuing its Appstore for Android devices in August 2025. Fire TV and Fire Tablet users remain unaffected, though.
Amazon’s Android Appstore isn't going to be around for much longer
Amazon's Android Appstore is shutting down for good this August. So, now may be a good time to spend your Amazon Coins and download your favorite apps
Amazon’s Appstore is pulling Android support
Amazon is ending Android support for its Appstore this year on August 20th. The retail giant announced the update on an FAQ support page with no explanation for the shutdown, but said its Appstore will still be available on Fire TV and Tablet devices, where it serves as the default app marketplace.
Amazon Appstore to close on Android in August 2025
Amazon has announced it will be discontinuing its Android Appstore on August 20, 2025. As reported by TechCrunch, the company said it wants to focus on supporting the Appstore for its own devices as "that's where the majority of our customers currently engage with it."
Amazon to retire its Android app store
Every Android device user is familiar with the Google Play Store, the most popular Android app store. However, third-party app stores are also available due to the platform’s open nature. The decision to shut down the Amazon AppStore on Android is likely due to low use.
Amazon's App Store On Android Is Closing: When And What You Need To Know
Amazon announced it is shutting down its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' this summer as part of a broader effort to streamline and improve its services and programs.
One Play Store rival fewer: Amazon shutters its Android app store
Amazon is discontinuing its answer to Google's Play Store, and the online retailer says that from August 20 onwards, users will no longer be able to access its app store for Android devices. After this date,
Amazon pulls the plug on its Android app store after 14 years
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