Amazon Shuts Down Appstore for Phones, Leaving Fire Devices in the Dust

Amazon announced it will shut down its Appstore for phones in 2024, a move potentially linked to the Google Android antitrust case. However, Amazon's Fire tablets and Fire TVs will continue using the Appstore. Amazon downplays the fact that Fire OS is based on Android, maintaining its distinct ecosystem. While developers might be disappointed, the impact is minimal given the Appstore's minuscule phone user base. The move highlights the limited success of Amazon's attempt to compete directly with Google in the mobile app market.