This is my first post on steemit and today I bring you a nifty new feature from Google that has been around for a while, now rolling out to public.
Android Instant Apps were first showcased in Google I/0 2016. Users could try out apps without the hassle of actually installing them. Instant Apps worked by breaking down a native app into small parts, which could be loaded faster and downloaded, then executed quickly. It displayed the UI screen for an app, and as soon as it was closed, it was removed and and did not need to be uninstalled, because it hadn’t been installed in the first place.
In May, Google was preparing to bring them to the Play Store, and now Google has announced that Android Instant Apps have now been brought to the Play Store with a prominent “Try Now” button that is displayed alongside the Install button.
Apps being showcased:
- Hollar
- Skyscanner
- NYTimes
- Crossword
- Buzzfeed
- Onefootball Live Soccer Scores
- Red Bull TV
- dotloop
Instant apps will offer a way for users to painlessly try out their apps without commitments. It can also be useful for budget devices which have a low amount of storage (16GB or less), and will definitely prove useful in situations where data connectivity is not optimal (as the full app doesn’t have to be downloaded to the phone).
I tried buzz feed app from playstore. It loaded up without wasting my time.
It showed the main app screen where you swipe up and browse the content, there are no advanced functions or setting for app.
It felt like a lite version of app and there is this install button available on top right corner in case you decide to download the app.
It’s obvious that wider support is needed to accelerate the adoption and use of Instant Apps on the user side of things, but once this happens, it’s a win-win situation for all parties involved. There will be less hassle involved in the app experience, developers should experience increased app downloads and installations because the user is already familiar with the app’s functionality, and Google benefits from increased user involvement in terms of revenue.
To switch on instant apps Go to Settings>Google>Instant Apps and Switch it on by agreeing to terms.
I checked on my friend's phone and found that instant app is missing in his phone's settings. Don't be disheartened if it hasn't yet made into your mobile, Google is planning on a very wide release.
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