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Amazon Closes Android Appstore, Shifts Focus to Fire Devices

2/20/2025

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Amazon is set to shut down its Android Appstore and Amazon Coins on August 20, 2025, due to low usage beyond its devices. Users can expect refunds for any leftover Coins. However, the Appstore will still operate on Fire TV and Fire Tablets, marking a strategic shift for Amazon to simplify its offerings.

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Story summary

Amazon is set to shut down its Android Appstore and Amazon Coins on August 20, 2025, due to low usage beyond its devices. Users can expect refunds for any leftover Coins. However, the Appstore will still operate on Fire TV and Fire Tablets, marking a strategic shift for Amazon to simplify its offerings.