Google Play Store will allow direct updates for sideloaded apps via new ‘Update from Play’ feature
Google is working on a feature that will simplify the process of updating apps, even if they weren’t downloaded from the Play Store. According to Android Authority, the new feature will allow users to update apps downloaded directly through the Play Store.
Updating apps from outside sources often requires searching for and installing them manually. The new “Update from Play” option aims to streamline this process. The feature will likely appear as a button next to apps in the Play Store. Users can click the button to initiate the update process for sideloaded apps, ensuring they get the latest versions and security updates.
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Impact on future updates
It’s not yet clear whether choosing this update method will redirect all future updates to the Play Store, but the feature represents a significant improvement in user experience and app security.
Wider changes to the Google Play Store
This development is part of a broader set of updates that Google is rolling out to the Play Store. The company aims to improve the overall user experience, transforming the Play Store from a mere app marketplace into a comprehensive platform.
Sam Bright, vice president and general manager of Google Play, said in a blog parcel“We are evolving Play from a destination for apps to an integrated experience that goes beyond a store.”
Feature details and potential benefits
The “Update from Play” feature has been spotted in the latest version of the Google Play Store app, version 42.0.18. The code suggests that the feature could allow users to update sideloaded apps via the Play Store. It would display sideloaded apps with the option to update from the source or the Play Store.
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While this feature is still in development, it could provide users with a clearer and more convenient way to manage app updates. Users who install apps from third-party sources would benefit from this feature if it becomes available.
