Now you can run Android apps without installing them

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Google announced the Android Instant Apps at Google I/O 2017. Since then, much effort had been put to expand their reachability. Recently, Google said that over 500 million devices support instant apps. With the increasing bandwidth and enthusiastic developers, one can expect this number (plus the number of instant apps) to grow in future. And with Android Oreo being announced, now it is coming to every smartphone with latest Android 8. Here’s a quick guide on Android Instant Apps and how to use them.

What are Android Instant Apps?
Android Instant Apps lets users experience beautiful and immersive apps, with material design and smooth animations, without installing them on their devices.
Users can get to your flagship Android experience from any URL—including search, social media, messaging, and other deep links—without needing to install your app first.

So, next time a website prompts your to install an app, you needn’t install it entirely. You will be able to run it instantly. This means no unnecessary app installations, no running out of storage and less bloat on your phone.

Can my device do it?
All Oreo devices can run these apps. Still Android Instant Apps supports the latest Android devices from Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) through Android O, across more than 40 countries. Google is rolling out to more devices and countries soon, including expanding support to Android 5.0 (Lollipop) devices shortly.

How do I enable instant apps on my phone now?
Go to Settings > Google> Instant apps

Google settings
Tap "Yes, I'm in"


Once you’ve enabled Instant Apps, next time when you click an app URL on a website or elsewhere, Playstore will automatically check if there’s an instant version of the same. If yes, it’ll run the app instantly without installing the app!

Enjoy!

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