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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
You'll want to check your subscriptions right now AMAZON, AMAZ-OFF Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Amazon Appstore is being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any important security fixes either. In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon first revealed the closure earlier this year in a dry statement uploaded to its website. Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." 3 The change only affects Android phones – and not Fire TV devices Credit: Google It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for iPhone, so it can't disappear because it was never there. And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own Fire TVs and Fire Tablets. ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to Your Account 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . under . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. 3 If you've got an Android phone, check your Amazon Appstore subscriptions sooner rather than later Credit: Google You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date. You can see your Coins balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore and checking the homepage.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. 3 The Amazon Appstore is being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. Read more on Amazon That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. Most read in Tech That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." 3 The change only affects Android phones – and not Fire TV devices Credit: Google It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. 3 If you've got an Android phone, check your Amazon Appstore subscriptions sooner rather than later Credit: Google You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date. You can see your Coins balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore and checking the homepage.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon to retire its Android app store
Changes are on the horizon for Android devices later this year. Amazon has announced that starting August 20, it will discontinue its app store for Android devices. Additionally, Amazon will end its Coins digital currency, which users have been using to purchase games and apps from the store. The changes were noted in a support document for developers. In the note, the company says: 'Starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device. We will also be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025.' In making the announcement, Amazon said any coins not redeemed by August would be refunded. The changes only affect users on non-Amazon devices. The store will remain functional on Amazon's Fire TV and Fire Tablet products. After the August deadline, users can no longer download or use apps from the store on Android. According to a company spokesperson: 'We've decided to discontinue the Amazon Appstore on Android to focus our efforts on the Appstore experience on our own devices, as that's where the overwhelming majority of our customers currently engage with it.' Every Android device user is familiar with the Google Play Store, the most popular Android app store. However, third-party app stores are also available due to the platform's open nature. The decision to shut down the Amazon AppStore on Android is likely due to low use. This isn't the first time Amazon has discontinued its app store on non-Amazon devices. Last year, it pulled the store on Windows, which launched in 2021.
