The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...

Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...

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