Amazon to shutter its app store on Android after more than ten years on mobile

If you're a fan of the Amazon Appstore for Android, we've got some unfortunate news to share. According to a recent report by TechCrunch, Amazon has officially notified developers that the store will be closing its doors on Android devices on August 20th this year.

It's quite remarkable that the Amazon Appstore, which first launched back in 2011, managed to sustain its operations for over a decade. Despite this longevity, the closure might offer little solace to the developers and their user base who have relied on the platform.

As detailed on the official support page, if you have Android apps installed from the Amazon Appstore, you should not expect continued updates or support after the shutdown. However, the Amazon Appstore will continue to be available on the company's proprietary devices, such as Fire TV and Fire Tablets.

Interestingly, this decision comes at a time when alternative app stores are gaining momentum. Yet, Amazon has seemingly decided to step back. It's not entirely surprising, as the Amazon Appstore never quite managed to become a household name in the app store market. This can be attributed to various factors, but primarily, Amazon did not introduce compelling incentives to attract users. For instance, the Epic Games Store has successfully drawn in users with its free games program.

This development serves as a reminder that even with the backing of a major corporation, longevity in the tech world is not guaranteed. But don't worry—there's no need to panic. If you're looking for exciting new mobile games to explore, why not check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week?