We often talk about APK files when discussing Android phones. But what are APK files, how do they work, and why should you care about them? Let's explain.

An APK (Android Package Kit) is a type of file that installs an application for Android. Its purpose is similar to other file types, like EXE files on Windows and PKG files on Macs.

An APK file allows you to install an app without using any third-party app like the Google Play Store. Here we will explain what it is, and how to download and install it. APK files are files you can ...

Android APK or application package files are saved with an '.apk' extension, which is an extension of JAR. If you own an Android device, it will already have installed APK files on it, making it ...

How to Run APK Files on an Android SDK. An Android APK file contains all the open-source Java files used to set up and run the Google Android app. You can extract these files and load them into ...

Does the Google Play Store not offer the app you want? We explain how to install apps/APK files from outside the Play Store.

How to Open a Bin File on Android. Android applications come in the Android Package (.APK) ...