As soon as you get your new iPhone, one of the first things you're likely going to do is start installing your favorite apps. After all, you need those email and messaging apps for work, calorie ...

The App Store's leading apps are often free, and there's an easy way to find them on your iPad. To download the most popular free apps on your iPad, scroll down on the App Store's home page until you ...

On Android, installing apps outside Google Play is disabled by default to reduce malware and security risks. You can enable the ability to install Android apps from ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

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.

The Android operating system has always distinguished itself by its willingness to let folks color outside the lines. As a rule, Android smartphones have highly customizable user interfaces, a wide ...

Considering an Android phone instead of an iPhone? Android continues to be the best choice for those who want the most bang for their buck and an open operating system — minus Google restricting one ...

Paul A. writes in with an App Store question: I am a little confused by the terms used by the App Store when deciding to download and buy an app. What is the difference between “open” and “get”? Apple ...

Whether you own a Mac computer, an iPad, or an iPhone, your main source for applications and programs to use is the official App Store. To date, the App Store is home to 1.8 million apps that are ...