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Surprising that this isn't a feature already. I can go to https://market.android.com/ https://market.android.com/ and install apps straight to my phone from a b

by SandB0x 15y ago

Surprising that this isn't a feature already. I can go to https://market.android.com/ https://market.android.com/ and install apps straight to my phone from a browser on any machine if I'm signed in.

omaranto 15y ago
Old Windows CE devices could do that too: you just had to click on a .cab file link from within the device's browser to install a program.
- callahad 15y ago
  The Android feature is actually more robust than that: Click "Install" in the browser on your desktop, and seconds later, the app is installed on your phone. Without having to ever touch the phone.
  - omaranto 15y ago
    Oh, I see. Thanks, I somehow missed the "any machine" part of the comment.
arank 15y ago
how often do you use that feature?
- callahad 15y ago
  If you're looking for general data points, this is my primary means of installing applications on my Android phone. Only ~1/5 of my apps were installed using the on-device Market app.
  - satjot 15y ago
    wow, much higher than I would've thought. but that data point is helpful - thanks!