Google Pixel users can access a world of apps beyond the Play Store. Not every great Android app will be found within the company’s store walls. Many apps I rely on daily on my Pixel 8 are located in third-party app stores and repositories, forcing me to embrace sideloading to install them. These apps build on core Pixel features, make better use of Google’s own design language, and offer a gateway to even more great tools. Below, I detail three of the best apps I always sideload on my Pixel, and you should absolutely consider installing them on your device, too.
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