Google Play Store Now Tells You More About App Before Installing Them: Here's Why
The iOS-style indicators are a line item visible on the Google Play Store alongside Version, Updates On, Download, Offered By, Released On, and App Permissions
Have you ever wondered if an Android app will perform as intended on your smartphone? Worry not, Google is making it easier to see if your device meets the requirements to run an Android app smoothly on the Play Store.
The Play Store version 29.2.13 now includes a new line item called "Android OS" under "App Info" which shows the minimum supported version, 9to5Google first reported.
To be fair, your Android device will never let you install an app that is incompatible with your device, which only happens when you're using an Android device running especially older versions.
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A new feature on Google Play Store
In either case, Google has decided to offer users a better look at what any app requires to run at optimum levels on smartphones. The iOS-style indicators are a line item visible on the Google Play Store alongside Version, Updates On, Download, Offered By, Released On, and App Permissions.
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Earlier, the information was available on play.google.com as "Requires Android." The mobile version is naturally more detailed, taking into account different APK variants.
Also read: Google Bans 150 SMS Scam Apps From The Play Store: All You Need To Know
With this, Google now explicitly states what version of "Android OS" is required to install any app from the Google Play Store. It will now display the Android version needed to run apps.
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As reported by 9To5Google, the feature wasn't available at the beginning of February but is now widely available for users running version 29.2.13 of Google Play Store.
Also read: Google Bans Fake Crypto Trading, Mining Apps From Play Store
What do you think about these new indicators for Play Store on Android devices? Let us know in the comments below. For more in the world of technology and science, keep reading Indiatimes.com.
References
Li, A., & Li, A. (2022, February 17). Google Play Store listings on mobile now show required ¡®Android OS¡¯ version. 9to5Google.
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