Great news comes in the midst of the mobile rain with which we are being harassed these days. It's nice to take your eyes off the new devices for a moment to re-examine the app landscape. In this case, moreover, it is especially noteworthy that it is Amazon who attracts all the attention. And it is already available the application store of the American chain, the Amazon Appstore, which until now had only been open in the United States. Finally we can have the Amazon store here.
The truth is, we were able to enjoy it a few hours ago when it was released in the United States. Although it was only a matter of time before we lost access. Now it has arrived in SpainAnd not just here. France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and our dear friend Germany are joining the party. And, in reality, if we were judged globally by how technologically advanced we Spaniards are, we'd be among the five largest and most important countries in the world.
One of the advantages of this Amazon Appstore Regarding Google Play, it only offers us top apps. Apps that come from prominent developers and that work optimally, almost always, so we won't encounter any major disappointments. In addition to this, it has a system of recommendations that adapts to each user, very typical of a company like Amazon, which takes great care of this type of system. Coincidentally, just today Google Play decides to customize the recommendation system.
How it works and what you need
To get applications, you must have logged in with your Amazon account. When you log in, the apps are added to your library and also to the cloud, so you can recover them when you change devices. In the Appstore itself, you will find the section my apps, where you can view purchases, downloads, and updates. According to public estimates, the Appstore brings together less than 45 million active users in the EU, which does not prevent it from continuing to be a useful alternative for those looking for another controlled download channel.
Availability: countries and requirements
The Amazon Appstore is available at more than 200 countries and territories and requires an Amazon account from the appropriate region to install apps. Supported territories include, but are not limited to: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Spain, Belgium, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City; as well as Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey; and Oceania markets such as New Zealand, Japan, Niue, Tokelau, Norfolk Island, the Cook Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos Islands, the Heard Island and McDonald Islands. This availability It is updated periodically.
It is advisable not to confuse the Appstore with the Amazon shopping appThe latter focuses on purchasing products: it's comprehensive, convenient, fast, and secure, allowing you to compare prices and buy from domains like Amazon.es or Amazon.de with your own account. The Appstore, on the other hand, is the catalog of apps and games for compatible devices.
One free app a day
However, probably what users will like the most about the Amazon Appstore es que Give away a premium paid app a day, which we can download completely free. To start using the app store Amazon, we'll first need to install it on our device. To do this, we first enable the option to install apps from unknown sources. If you're using Gingerbread, go to Settings > Applications, and there make sure the Unknown Sources box is checked. If you're using Ice Cream Sandwich, do the same in Settings > Security. Once done, just download the app from this link, transfer it to your device, and install it. Or, you can use the QR code found here. Keep in mind This promotion may vary seasonally and may not be available in all regions.
Recent Changes: The Future of Android and the Amazon Ecosystem
Amazon has announced a Progressive closure of the Appstore on other Android devices to your ecosystem. Apps already installed should continue to work, although they may do not receive updatesThe company has also indicated that Amazon Coins, its virtual currency, will cease to be used and its use is contemplated reimbursement according to current policies. The store will continue to be active in Fire TV y Fire tablet, where most of its use is concentrated.
Amazon Appstore on Windows 11
You can also use apps from the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 via the Windows Subsystem for Android. Installation is done from the Microsoft Store; once installed, open the Appstore and log in with your Amazon account. Recommended PC requirements: 16 GB of RAM, SSD as storage, processor x64 or ARM64 and the option of virtualization enabledIf your device uses mobile data, the App Store and apps may consume that data plan.
La Amazon Appstore lands in Spain with a curated catalog, personalized recommendations and cloud management, and coexists with a scenario where its focus migrates towards Amazon devices and integration into Windows 11If you're looking for alternatives to Google Play, it's still a solid option as long as you check availability in your country and the support status of your device.
