If you're a fan of the Amazon Appstore for Android, I've got some unfortunate news for you. As reported by TechCrunch, Amazon has sent out a notice to developers announcing that the store will be shut down on Android devices come August 20th this year. It's a significant move considering the Amazon Appstore has been operational since its launch back in 2011.
Despite the store's impressive run of over a decade, the closure might offer little consolation to the many developers and their fans who have relied on the platform. According to the support page, apps installed from the Amazon Appstore on Android devices won't be guaranteed further updates or support. However, there's a silver lining: the Amazon Appstore will continue to be available on Amazon's own devices, such as Fire TV and Fire Tablets.
It's somewhat ironic that Amazon is pulling the plug on its Android app store at a time when alternative app stores seem to be gaining traction. While I can understand their decision, Amazon hasn't quite become a household name in the app store arena. One of the reasons could be their lack of compelling incentives to attract users, unlike the Epic Games Store, which has successfully drawn in users with its free games program.
This development serves as a reminder that even with the backing of a major company, longevity isn't guaranteed. But don't worry, there's no need to fret. If you're looking for great new releases to try right now, why not check out some of the top five new mobile games we've listed for this week?
