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I concur with this. I really thought Android's Instant apps would be a major boon because of this. If you're not aware, Instant apps are Android apps that downl
by binkHN 4y ago
I concur with this. I really thought Android's Instant apps would be a major boon because of this. If you're not aware, Instant apps are Android apps that download, and temporarily install, the most commonly used app components first so you could use them right away. This gives you the best of both worlds; the ability to use an app, without installing it, while also having a native experience. For some reason it never took off.
- scarface74 4y agoSo Google reinvented Java applets?
- babypuncher 4y agoI think whoever came up with Android Instant Apps grossly overestimated the amount of friction imposed by users having to click the "Get App" button in the Play Store. It is a solution in search of a problem, which is why it never took off.
- nimrody 4y agoI think companies don't like these. Businesses prefer when users download their app. They now have some real-estate on the user's phone. For instant-apps you invest all the effort but they don't remain on the device (and are limited in size to begin with) Also - it doesn't take long to download apps today (games - now that's a different thing)