We often talk about APK files when discussing Android phones. But what are APK files, how do they work, and why should you care about them? Let's explain.

Android, unlike some phone operating systems, allows users to install software from outside the default app store (even if you don't live in Europe). And that's good, because there's all kinds of ...

Usually, this is done via APK files. APK files are Android installer packages downloaded from the internet, and they're often provided by third parties like websites dedicated to hosting the files.