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 shuttered on Android devices as of August 20th this year.
It's quite remarkable that the Amazon Appstore, which launched back in 2011, managed to sustain itself for over a decade. Yet, this news offers little solace to the numerous developers currently publishing on the store and their dedicated users.
According to the support page, if you have Android apps installed from the Amazon Appstore, you can't rely on further updates or support. However, there's a silver lining: 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 right when alternative app stores seem to be gaining ground. While I don't necessarily fault Amazon for this decision, it's clear they haven't become a household name in the app store market. The reasons for this are multifaceted, but primarily, Amazon hasn't offered compelling reasons to attract users. For instance, the Epic Games Store, which recently launched, successfully lures users with its free games program.
This development serves as a reminder that even major companies can't always be counted on to stick around indefinitely. But there's no need to worry. If you're looking for new and exciting mobile games, why not explore some of the top five new releases we've listed for this week?
