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.

Android is, for the most part, an open platform. You can use the Google Play Store to install apps and games, or you can go off the reservation and install APKs on ...

Considering an Android phone instead of an iPhone? Android continues to be the best choice for those who want the most bang for their buck and an open operating system — minus Google restricting one ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

This month's best new Android apps roundup includes another classic PC and console port, two apps for avid readers, and plenty more!