Amazon is excited about its virtual currency coming in May. But CNET News' Stephen Shankland is concerned about sacrificing the flexibility of real-world money and other potential pitfalls. Stephen ...

Amazon announced that its app store is leaving Android on Aug. 20. Android users with unused Amazon Coins in their accounts can get a refund. Amazon’s app store will no longer be available for Android ...

Amazon has expanded use of its virtual currency beyond Kindle Fire. Amazon Coins can now be bought or spent on the Amazon Appstore via Android smartphones and tablets for the first time. The virtual ...

Amazon has announced its proprietary platform-wide virtual currency system, Amazon Coins, can now be sent as a gift. The process for purchasing is simple - a user need only purchase a bundle of Amazon ...

E-commerce major Amazon has announced to shut down its Amazon Appstore on Android on August 20, 2025, ending its 14-year run. The closure, as revealed by the company, will not affect Fire TVs and Fire ...