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The features that are core to how PWAs work really don't even need you to install the site per se. The caching and stuff works without installing it.
by 7sidedmarble 5y ago
The features that are core to how PWAs work really don't even need you to install the site per se. The caching and stuff works without installing it.
- Bilal_io 5y agoCorrect. "Installing" is more like creating a shortcut that looks like any other app, at least on Android and Windows.
- bkyiuuMbF 5y agoIt seems close to pointless, but a dedicated window per PWA pinned to your taskbar/start menu is handy. It also doesn't get clustered together with other browser windows which I like. And the icon is visually different. If you don't want the feature then you just don't install the "app" (strong word for it). I like it for a couple of things (JIRA, email) but not others (social media). I wish they hadn't removed the feature and I'm probably going to switch browsers because of it although I'm loathe to do so.
- aaaaaaaaata 5y agoWith the potential for contextual menu, and some stored local data, mhmm. It's really a UX thing. So glad it's getting more attention.