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Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
I received important Amazon alert about a major app closure – everyone should check their email NOW for a refund
You only have a few more weeks AM-AZED! I received important Amazon alert about a major app closure – everyone should check their email NOW for a refund AMAZON is shutting down one of its apps in a matter of weeks and warning users of any unspent money on their account. Fortunately, affected account holders will be able to claim a refund, so it's well worth checking in case you have any unspent money gathering digital dust. 2 Amazon is ramping up its warnings about Amazon Coins Credit: Jamie Harris / The Sun 2 The Amazon Appstore is also being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon The service in question is being discontinued due to dwindling numbers. Amazon Coins acted as a digital payment method for the tech giant's virtual goods on the Amazon Appstore, Kindles and Android devices. The firm has already stopped people from purchasing new coins in Feburary. But users have until August 20 to spend any they have left. In the latest effort to warn people, Amazon has sent out reminders to those affected. "We are writing to remind you that we will be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025; please spend any unused Amazon Coins in your account before that date," the email reads. "Thank you for being a valued Amazon Customer, The Amazon Appstore." If you're unsure whether you've ever used Amazon Coins, it's well worth checking the balance. You can do this by logging into the Amazon Appstore on your device and checking on the home page. If you do have Coins left, you can redeem a refund. Amazon Prime Gaming Freebies: Top Games to Claim in June 2025 On Amazon's help page, it says: "Any Coins you have purchased that remain in your account after 20 August 2025 will be refunded. "Additional details concerning refunds will be shared at a later date." The Amazon Appstore for Android is also earmarked for closure on the same date. Amazon warns that any apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices" after the cut off. In a statement last month, the company told The Sun: "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program."
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
I received important Amazon alert about a major app closure – everyone should check their email NOW for a refund
AMAZON is shutting down one of its apps in a matter of weeks and warning users of any unspent money on their account. Fortunately, affected account holders will be able to claim a refund, so it's well worth checking in case you have any unspent money gathering digital dust. Advertisement 2 Amazon is ramping up its warnings about Amazon Coins Credit: Jamie Harris / The Sun 2 The Amazon Appstore is also being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon The service in question is being discontinued due to dwindling numbers. , Kindles and Android devices. The firm has already stopped people from purchasing new coins in Feburary. But users have until August 20 to spend any they have left. Advertisement Read more about Amazon In the latest effort to warn people, Amazon has sent out reminders to those affected. "We are writing to remind you that we will be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025; please spend any unused Amazon Coins in your account before that date," the email reads. "Thank you for being a valued Amazon Customer, The Amazon Appstore." If you're unsure whether you've ever used Amazon Coins, it's well worth checking the balance. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive You can do this by logging into the Amazon Appstore on your device and checking on the home page. If you do have Coins left, you can redeem a refund. Amazon Prime Gaming Freebies: Top Games to Claim in June 2025 On Amazon's help page, it says: "Any Coins you have purchased that remain in your account after 20 August 2025 will be refunded. "Additional details concerning refunds will be shared at a later date." Advertisement The Amazon Appstore for Android is also earmarked for closure on the same date. Amazon warns that any apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices" after the cut off. In a statement last month, the company told The Sun: "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program." HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I received important Amazon alert about a major app closure – everyone should check their email NOW for a refund
AMAZON is shutting down one of its apps in a matter of weeks and warning users of any unspent money on their account. Fortunately, affected account holders will be able to claim a refund, so it's well worth checking in case you have any unspent money gathering digital dust. 2 2 The service in question is being discontinued due to dwindling numbers. Amazon Coins acted as a digital payment method for the tech giant's virtual goods on the Amazon Appstore, Kindles and Android devices. The firm has already stopped people from purchasing new coins in Feburary. But users have until August 20 to spend any they have left. In the latest effort to warn people, Amazon has sent out reminders to those affected. "We are writing to remind you that we will be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025; please spend any unused Amazon Coins in your account before that date," the email reads. "Thank you for being a valued Amazon Customer, The Amazon Appstore." If you're unsure whether you've ever used Amazon Coins, it's well worth checking the balance. You can do this by logging into the Amazon Appstore on your device and checking on the home page. If you do have Coins left, you can redeem a refund. On Amazon's help page, it says: "Any Coins you have purchased that remain in your account after 20 August 2025 will be refunded. "Additional details concerning refunds will be shared at a later date." The Amazon Appstore for Android is also earmarked for closure on the same date. Amazon warns that any apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices" after the cut off. In a statement last month, the company told The Sun: "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program." HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to Your Account 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices. 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage. 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
You'll want to check your subscriptions right now AMAZON, AMAZ-OFF Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Amazon Appstore is being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any important security fixes either. In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon first revealed the closure earlier this year in a dry statement uploaded to its website. Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." 3 The change only affects Android phones – and not Fire TV devices Credit: Google It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for iPhone, so it can't disappear because it was never there. And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own Fire TVs and Fire Tablets. ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to Your Account 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . under . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. 3 If you've got an Android phone, check your Amazon Appstore subscriptions sooner rather than later Credit: Google You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date. You can see your Coins balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore and checking the homepage.
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major Amazon app to shut down for 200 MILLION people in weeks – you might be owed refunds & it'll even affect other apps
AMAZON is now weeks away from shutting down an app that's been used by hundreds of millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. 3 The Amazon Appstore is being killed off on Android Credit: Amazon Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. Read more on Amazon That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. Most read in Tech That change kicked in on February 20 this year. ALL CHANGE Amazon Amazon Prime cancels TEN TV shows this year - including A-list actor's horror drama and beloved cult classic's reboot "In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program," Amazon explained. "We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. "However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025." Amazon added: "All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025." 3 The change only affects Android phones – and not Fire TV devices Credit: Google It's worth noting that the Amazon Appstore is only shutting down on Android phones. The Amazon Appstore was never available on iOS for And the Amazon Appstore will still be available on Amazon's own ACTION STATIONS One important step you'll want to take is reviewing your Amazon Appstore subscriptions. HOW TO CHECK YOUR AMAZON APPSTORE SUBSCRIPTIONS Here's the official advice from Amazon... Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Amazon Appstore App Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Open the Amazon Appstore app 2. Tap My Apps 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Update your subscription as needed Manage Your Appstore Subscriptions from the Website Change, update, cancel, or turn off auto-renewals for subscriptions purchased from the Amazon Appstore app. 1. Go to 2. Select Your Apps under Digital content and devices . 3. Select Your Subscriptions under Manage . 4. Update your subscription as needed. Picture Credit: Amazon Make sure to cancel them before the Appstore shuts down on your Android phone. Just go into the Amazon Appstore app, then choose My Apps > Subscriptions and kill off any remaining memberships you have. Amazon Coins are also being sunsetted. These were a special currency used to make purchases on certain apps in the Amazon Appstore. 3 If you've got an Android phone, check your Amazon Appstore subscriptions sooner rather than later Credit: Google You'll need to use any remaining Amazon Coins by August 20, 2025. If you have any left over after that date, they'll be refunded. Amazon hasn't said exactly how long this will take, but promised "additional details" at a later date. You can see your Coins balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore and checking the homepage.
