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The Play Store sucks, so here's what I use instead

There's a vast world of excellent apps outside of the Play Store.

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View. Okay, the headline might be a little harsh, but I feel like the Play Store has evolved (or devolved) into one of those massive indoor flea markets with every square inch packed to the point that it's spilled out into the parking lot with people setting up tables. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)This is where my anti-Play Store journey began, as there really are a lot of fantastic open-source apps that don't get the recognition they deserve.

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