If you're a fan of the Amazon Appstore on 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 as of August 20th this year. This marks the end of a journey that began back in 2011, which is quite an impressive run for the Amazon Appstore.
However, this news might not sit well with the numerous developers who have been publishing on the store and their dedicated fans. According to the support page, if you have Android apps installed from the Amazon Appstore, you won't be guaranteed further updates or support. On a brighter note, the Amazon Appstore will continue to be available on Amazon's proprietary devices, such as the Fire TV and Fire Tablet.
It's somewhat ironic that Amazon is pulling the plug on its Android app store at a time when alternative app stores are gaining traction. While I don't necessarily blame Amazon for this decision, it's clear that the Amazon Appstore never quite became a household name in the app store market. This could be attributed to various reasons, but primarily because Amazon didn't offer compelling incentives to attract users. For instance, the Epic Games Store has successfully drawn 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, if you're looking for great new releases to try, why not check out some of the top five new mobile games we've listed for this week?
