Amazon App Store Archives

Winsage

March 17, 2025

Windows 11 gets a tool to control Android phones, but you’re not going to like it

Microsoft's latest feature in Windows 11, Copilot, allows users to control their Android devices from their desktop. Users must manually confirm actions on their phones, such as starting a meditation timer, which requires physical interaction with notifications. Initial tests showed mixed results, with unsuccessful attempts to set alarms and retrieving outdated or deleted messages. This indicates that while Copilot aims to enhance connectivity and assist with daily tasks, its current functionality has limitations.

BetaBeacon

February 21, 2025

Games might be lost as Amazon set to discontinue its app store on Android

Amazon is discontinuing its Android app store on August 20, 2025. Amazon Coins, the currency used for in-app purchases, are no longer being sold as of February 20, 2025. Unused Amazon Coins will be refunded after the app store shutdown. Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices will still have access to the app store. Users are advised to download purchased apps before the shutdown.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon Is Shutting Down Its Android App Store For Users: Does It Really Matter?

Amazon will close its App Store for Android devices on August 20, 2025, due to low user engagement compared to the Google Play Store. Developers have been notified to stop submissions to the App Store. Additionally, Amazon is discontinuing its Amazon Coins program and will process refunds for any unused coins. The company is shifting its focus to enhancing app experiences on its own devices, such as Fire TV and Fire HD tablets.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon app store for Android to discontinue operations this year

Amazon will close its Android app store on August 20, 2025. Developers can submit updates for existing apps until the closure but cannot introduce new applications. The app store will remain functional on Amazon's Fire tablets and Fire TV. In Japan, in-app purchases will be discontinued, and users are advised to seek alternative marketplaces. Amazon will also end its Amazon Coins program, refunding any unused Coins by the closure date, with the last purchase opportunity on February 20, 2025. Additionally, Amazon's app store support for Windows devices will cease on March 5, 2025.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon is closing its Android app store

Amazon will close its Android app store on August 20, 2025. Developers can no longer submit new applications but can submit updates for existing apps until the closure date. In-app purchases have been disabled for customers in Japan, while users in other regions can continue using the app store until it closes. Amazon cannot guarantee the functionality of apps downloaded from the store after the closure. Subscriptions purchased through the app store can still be managed within the app or via the website. Amazon Coins will no longer be available for purchase, and unused Coins will be refunded after the store's closure. The app store will still operate on Amazon's proprietary devices, including Fire TV and Fire Tablet.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Amazon App Store to close on Android

The Android Amazon App Store will close on August 20th, ending the submission of new applications and access to the store on Android devices. The Coins program will also be discontinued on the same date, with refunds for remaining coins. Developers can still submit updates for existing applications until the closure. In-app purchases on Android will be halted for Japanese users but will remain available through other marketplaces. The Amazon App Store will continue to operate on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Amazon to shut down its Android app store on August 20

Amazon will phase out its Android app store, with the final operation day on August 20, 2025. Developers can no longer submit new applications for Android devices, but updates for existing apps will be accepted until the shutdown. Users can access previously downloaded apps, but functionality is not guaranteed post-shutdown. The app store will remain operational on Amazon's Fire OS devices. Amazon ceased operations of the Appstore on Windows 11 devices in March 2024. The Amazon Coins program has been discontinued, with no new purchases available and remaining balances refunded after August 20. Starting February 20, 2025, customers in the JP marketplace will be unable to make in-app purchases or earn and redeem Amazon Points on the Android app store, though they can still do so on Fire Tablets or at Amazon.co.jp.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android

Amazon will discontinue its Android app store and phase out its Coins digital currency on August 20, 2025. Users holding Amazon Coins will receive refunds. The app store will remain operational on Amazon's proprietary devices, such as Fire TV and Fire Tablet. The decision follows limited usage of the app store outside Amazon's devices and security concerns regarding malware in the app store. Amazon has been reevaluating its app distribution strategy, having previously discontinued its app store on Windows.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

Android users who use Amazon are placed on red alert and told to delete app now

A recent alert from McAfee has raised concerns for Android users regarding a health application called BMI CalculationVsn available on Amazon's Appstore. This app, which appears to be a simple Body Mass Index calculator, is capable of recording on-screen activity, accessing private SMS messages, and scanning devices for sensitive information. McAfee discovered that the app secretly steals the package names of installed apps and incoming SMS messages. Following this discovery, McAfee alerted Amazon, which removed the app from its platform. Users who have downloaded the app are advised to uninstall it immediately. McAfee emphasizes the importance of vigilance in digital security, recommending that Android users install reliable antivirus software and carefully review permission requests from apps. Users should also be aware of unusual app behavior, such as decreased device performance, rapid battery drain, and unexpected spikes in data usage, which may indicate malicious activity.

AppWizard

December 23, 2024

Urgent Android warning for anyone who uses Amazon – delete dangerous app now

McAfee's security team discovered a malicious app named "BMI CalculationVsn" in Amazon's Android Appstore, which pretended to be a health tracker but was capable of screen recording, password theft, and accessing private SMS messages. Following the report, Amazon removed the app from its platform, and users who downloaded it are advised to uninstall it immediately. McAfee recommends that Android users install reliable antivirus software, scrutinize permission requests before downloading apps, and monitor app behavior for unusual activity to enhance their security.