Play Store will remind you to open newly downloaded apps
The Google Play Store serves as the central hub for discovering and installing apps on Android devices. While alternative app stores exist, the vast majority of users rely on the Play Store for their app needs. However, with the convenience of one-click downloads and multitasking capabilities on Android, it’s not uncommon to download an app and forget to launch and use it. Recognizing this common scenario, Google is currently testing a new feature within the Play Store: “Open App Memory”.
The developers found this feature during an APK teardown, but it’s still in development. It involves analyzing the code within an application to identify potential future features. Teardowns can reveal upcoming features, but keep in mind that they may not always make it to the final release.
Google Play Store testing reminders for neglected downloads
The Open App Reminders feature aims to address the issue of forgotten downloads. If a user downloads an app but doesn’t open it within a predetermined time frame (potentially 24 hours based on current findings), the Play Store will send a gentle reminder notification. The notification lets the user know that their app download is complete and ready to use.
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The feature offers a level of flexibility by sending a second reminder if the initial notification is dismissed without opening the app. However, the code suggests that a maximum of two reminder alerts will be sent for each application. This approach ensures that users aren’t bombarded with notifications while still providing a useful nudge towards exploring their downloaded apps.
The potential benefits of this feature are twofold. It caters to users who strategically download apps during opportune moments, such as when connected to Wi-Fi. In these cases, the download process may occur in the background and the user may not be immediately aware of its completion. Moreover, the feature can be especially useful for users who, like many of us, download apps with a specific purpose, but get sidetracked by other tasks, leading to a forgotten download. A timely reminder can serve as a useful prompt to review the intended purpose of the downloaded application. Play Store code hints at upcoming Open App Reminders. This can help users try out new apps and clean up their devices. We’ll see how Google processes it based on the feedback.
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