Amazon has announced plans to shut down its Android app store, a service that has been operational since 2011. As reported by TechCrunch, developers received a notification indicating that the store will cease operations on August 20th this year. While the service will remain accessible on Amazon's proprietary devices like Fire TV and Fire Tablets, this decision marks the end of an era for third-party Android users.

For developers and users who have relied on the Amazon Appstore, this change poses challenges. Apps downloaded from the store may no longer receive updates or support, according to Amazon’s support page. However, the store will continue to function on Amazon’s exclusive hardware offerings.

Ironically, just as alternative app stores gain popularity, Amazon seems to be stepping away. Although this move might seem surprising, it aligns with Amazon’s limited efforts to differentiate itself in the competitive app store market. In contrast, platforms like the Epic Games Store have successfully attracted users with attractive features such as free games.

Despite this development, there’s no need to panic. For those interested in exploring new mobile games, consider checking out our list of the top five new mobile games worth trying this week.