We often talk about APK files when discussing Android phones. But what are APK files, how do they work, and why should you care about them? Let's explain.

We will use the Amazon App Store as an example. It is a third-party APK, so you have to install it like one. Once the store is installed, open it up and surf for an app you want.

Installing an older version of an Android app will often mean you need to download the APK file from a third-party source.

Winlator is an emulator that allows you to run Windows apps and games on Android devices. By utilizing Wine, Box86, and Box64, it supports both x86 and x64 software. After installing the APK ...

Google will block APK sideloading on Android by 2026. What does the ban mean for developers, consumer rights, and the future ...