I stopped relying on Google Play for apps, and here's what I switched to

This app store made me forget Google Play ...
The Verge

Google’s Play Store can finally install or update multiple Android apps at once

Google Play Store can now download, install, and update multiple Android apps simultaneously. Previously, if you attempted to run all your updates manually, Play Store would only process a single app ...
MSN on MSN

My Android apps update before the Play Store gets them — this one tool made that possible

Finally, my open-source and non-Play Store apps auto-update.
Gizmochina

Google Play Store now lets you update or install multiple apps at the same time

Google has finally introduced a long-awaited feature to the Play Store: the ability to download and update multiple Android apps simultaneously. This significant improvement will save users ...