In a major change, Amazon has declared the closing of its Android Appstore on August 20, 2025, therefore ending a 14-year effort to compete in the Android app distribution market. This choice shows the company’s strategic realignment toward its proprietary devices—Fire TV and Fire Tablets—where the Appstore keeps a strong user base. The action also include ending the virtual currency platform, Amazon Coins. This post investigates the background of the Amazon Appstore, looks at the reasons behind its closing, and investigates the effects for consumers and developers.
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How Amazon Black Friday Sale is Fooling Indians
The Black Friday sale, an international shopping event, is gaining popularity in India, but its promises of deep discounts often mask deceptive practices. On platforms like Amazon, advertised savings of 40%-50% are frequently inflated, with actual discounts rarely exceeding 10%-15%. Further concerns include the resale of returned products as “new,” fake reviews distorting product ratings, and potential data privacy violations. Such practices are exploited through consumer psychology and a sense of urgency, created through the offering of limited time. This is where regulation and openness from the platforms can really help in handling such situations and protecting the trust between consumers and online retailers.