These apps aren’t on the Play Store, but I always sideload them on my Pixel

Andy Walker / Android Authority Google Pixel users can access a world of apps beyond the Play Store. Not every great Android app will be found within the company’s store walls. Many apps I rely on daily on my Pixel 8 are located in third-party app stores and repositories, forcing me to embrace sideloading to install them. These apps build on core Pixel features, make better use of Google’s own design language, and offer a gateway to even more great tools. Below, I detail three of the best apps I always sideload on my Pixel, and you should absolutely consider installing them on your device, too. How many apps have you sideloaded on your phone? 4025 votes None; the apps on the Play Store are good enough for me. 28 % One or two; I can't find these apps on the Play Store. 39 % Quite a few; I use many great apps not available on the Play Store. 29 % Almost all of them; I prefer getting my apps beyond the Play Store. 4 % Boost At a Glance’s utility in a pinch Andy Walker / Android Author ... Read full article.