Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

Apps that come preloaded on your smartphone can be a touchy subject. An app I use every day and I’m glad to see on my phone out of the box could be considered bloatware by someone who doesn’t use it.