An APK file is an archive of all of the assets an Android app needs to install and run, including not just its main code but things like certificates, resources, and a manifest file.

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.

APK is short for Android Package, and that’s a good clue on its own. An APK file is an archive of all of the assets an Android app needs to install and run, including not just its main code but ...

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 ...