Google Play Instant: How the test feature works

There are countless Android apps, and those who want to try out new programs quickly push their smartphone memory to the limit. Thanks to Google Play Instant, there is another way. This feature is mainly about being able to use Android apps without an installation.

Thanks to Google Play Instant, apps can be tested first without installation.

This is Google Play Instant

Google Play Instant has been around since the beginning of 2018. The release was preceded by several years of development and today a growing number of apps are compatible with it. With Google Play Instant, you can try out apps without having to download and install them.

• This makes it a kind of "app streaming", as the app's content is provided via cloud.
• This is particularly suitable for large apps, such as mobile games, which can exceed many hundreds of megabytes or even a gigabyte.
• Whether an app can be streamed via Google Play Instant does not only depend on Google, as the app developer also has to play along.
• However, the number of compatible apps has increased rapidly, as the feature is well received and increases the reach. There is therefore a tangible benefit for app makers.
• Be aware that not all devices support the feature.

If you like an app, you can then install it in the normal way. To use the feature, you must first activate it. To do this, open the settings, then "Google Play Instant". Here you can adjust various settings. For example, activate the option "Open web links in Instant apps".