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Amazon to Shut Down Appstore, Users Left in Limbo

2/23/2025

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Amazon is set to close its Appstore for Android on August 20, 2025, leaving users in the lurch as apps may stop working afterward. While Fire devices will still receive support, the sale of Amazon Coins will end on February 20, 2025, with refunds for any unused coins promised. The motive behind this decision remains a mystery.

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Story summary

Amazon is set to close its Appstore for Android on August 20, 2025, leaving users in the lurch as apps may stop working afterward. While Fire devices will still receive support, the sale of Amazon Coins will end on February 20, 2025, with refunds for any unused coins promised. The motive behind this decision remains a mystery.