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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
Qatar Tribune
04-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QIC unveils ‘Coins' loyalty programme for its customers
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance Company (QIC),has announced the launch of its 'Coins' loyalty programme, an innovative initiative that allows new and existing customers to earn and redeem loyalty points throughout their journey with QIC. With the new Coins scheme, QIC App and users can seamlessly accumulate rewards through various interactions, including welcome Coins for downloading the QIC App and creating a personal profile, earning rewards when purchasing their first insurance policy via the app or portal, and receiving Coins for renewing expired insurance policies App and users can also earn Coins by participating in interactive activations, such as completing customer satisfaction surveys, in addition to getting extra Coins when utilizing a range of non-insurance services powered by Anoud Technologies LLC, such as requesting home car wash, car detailing services, and other services via QIC App. Redeeming Coins is quick and effortless through the application. Users can exchange their accumulated Coins for in-kind gifts, and lifestyle goodies that help them live, drive, and travel worry-free while enjoying premium rewards on their favorite products. Commenting on the new programme,Ahmed Al Jarboey, QIC Chief Operating Officer - Qatar Operations, said: 'We have innovatively designed our Coins rewards programme to transform everyday insurance into a truly rewarding experience for all the people of Qatar. QIC's web and mobile platforms have become the preferred platforms for both insurance and non-insurance services in Qatar, and we are confident that the new scheme will help us cement this position, deepening our relationship with our valued customers. Our ultimate goal is to keep elevating the user experience by offering greater flexibility, personalized rewards, and exclusive services that set a new benchmark for loyalty programmes in the country. We look forward to expanding the programme with further benefits and exciting partners, ensuring it continuously evolves to meet our customers' changing needs and preferences while delivering unparalleled value and an enhanced rewards experience.'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon to retire its Android app store
Changes are on the horizon for Android devices later this year. Amazon has announced that starting August 20, it will discontinue its app store for Android devices. Additionally, Amazon will end its Coins digital currency, which users have been using to purchase games and apps from the store. The changes were noted in a support document for developers. In the note, the company says: 'Starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device. We will also be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025.' In making the announcement, Amazon said any coins not redeemed by August would be refunded. The changes only affect users on non-Amazon devices. The store will remain functional on Amazon's Fire TV and Fire Tablet products. After the August deadline, users can no longer download or use apps from the store on Android. According to a company spokesperson: 'We've decided to discontinue the Amazon Appstore on Android to focus our efforts on the Appstore experience on our own devices, as that's where the overwhelming majority of our customers currently engage with it.' Every Android device user is familiar with the Google Play Store, the most popular Android app store. However, third-party app stores are also available due to the platform's open nature. The decision to shut down the Amazon AppStore on Android is likely due to low use. This isn't the first time Amazon has discontinued its app store on non-Amazon devices. Last year, it pulled the store on Windows, which launched in 2021.
