app store closure

AppWizard
February 21, 2025
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 will close its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' on August 20, 2025. New app submissions targeting Android devices are no longer accepted, but developers can update existing applications until the closure date. Existing apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore will remain accessible until the shutdown, but their functionality may vary afterward. Users can still access these apps on Fire TVs and Fire tablets. The Amazon Coins virtual currency program will also be discontinued on the same date, and users must use their remaining balance before it expires, as no additional purchases can be made. Developers are not required to take action, but users are advised to seek alternatives on the Google Play Store and review their subscriptions linked to the Amazon Appstore.
AppWizard
February 21, 2025
Amazon will close its Android app store on August 20, 2025, and has stopped accepting new app submissions immediately. Developers can still submit updates for existing applications until the service is fully discontinued. In-app purchases will no longer be available in Japan on the Amazon Appstore, but will remain possible in other marketplaces until the shutdown date. Amazon will also discontinue its Coins digital currency on the same date, with refunds for unused Coins provided after August 20, 2025. The app store will continue to operate on Amazon's proprietary devices, such as Fire TV and Fire tablets. Additionally, Amazon's Windows app store, which supported Android apps, will end support by March 5, 2025.
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