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Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature
AppWizard
December 17, 2024

Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature

Google is discontinuing the Share apps feature on its Play Store, which allowed users to share applications with nearby individuals using Quick Share. Introduced in 2022, this feature had limitations, such as the inability to share paid applications, books, movies, age-restricted apps, or corporate applications. The retirement was confirmed in the December release notes for version 44.1 of the Play Store. Users can still share Android applications using the Files by Google app with Quick Share. The removal of the Play Store's app sharing option will be gradual.
Android's new single app screen sharing feature is getting less restrictive
AppWizard
October 8, 2024

Android’s new single app screen sharing feature is getting less restrictive

Android 15 introduces a more private screen recording system that allows users to record or cast a single app, reducing the risk of sharing sensitive information. Currently, users must terminate the session to switch apps, but Google is developing a solution to enable app switching without interrupting the session. The screen sharing system pauses recording when switching apps, and a notification appears indicating that sharing will pause, with options to return to the original app or share the new app, although the latter option is not fully functional yet. This partial screen sharing feature was first introduced in the March Android 14 QPR2 update and has been expanded to all Android devices with Android 15. The latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 update includes a status bar chip displaying the recording duration, allowing users to end the session easily. The timeline for the new task switcher feature's rollout is uncertain.
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