• blunderworld@lemmy.ca
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    11 months ago

    I don’t use iOS and have only been able to install many popular apps through APKs sourced from other sites like github and apkpure.

    Ill admit I don’t know much about side loading but I think that only supports my original point that the average user isnt aware of less intuitive alternatives to the play store.

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        11 months ago

        I’m vaguely familiar with fdroid, but thanks for linking. My understanding is that fdroid doesnt support automatic updates, though I might be wrong. I use obtainium instead.

        Amazon store is indeed another option. Personally my issue with the Google play store is the sketchiness of the company though, so Amazon isn’t a good alternative for people like myself.

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          11 months ago

          F-Droid searches for updated app versions automatically, downloads them when you’re connected to WiFi, and notifies you.
          You then have to install them one by one manually, which is a bit annoying, yes.