Android phone owners get entirely new way to download apps, but UK misses out

Android phone owners get entirely new way to download apps, but UK misses out

There'll soon be a new way to download apps on Android devices.For years, the Google Play Store has been the primary destination for Android phone and tablet owners looking to install new apps or update existing ones. But that's about to change. Google is preparing to open up Android users to competing app stores in the United States, a major shift that'll offer more choice over where to download apps. It all starts on July 22, 2026.The change i…