Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android

Core Points - Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20, 2025, and developers will no longer be able to submit new apps [1][2] - The company will also end its Coins digital currency program on the same date, with refunds provided for any coins held by users [2] - The app store will remain functional on Amazon's own devices, such as Fire TV and Fire Tablet [2] Historical Context - Amazon has been attempting to create an alternative app store ecosystem since 2011, competing with Google [3] - The company previously discontinued support for its app store on Windows, which had offered Android apps since March 5, 2025 [3] - The app store was initially launched for Windows in 2021 as part of the company's broader strategy [3]