Downloading a low-quality app can be frustrating. Google is currently working on a solution to avoid this inconvenience. A new feature could alert you if an app doesn’t seem to meet your expectations.
The Google Play Store continues to adapt to meet user needs. Recently, it introduced a manager to easily find freshly downloaded applications, a real plus to avoid forgetting. Additionally, the company has launched a hunt for useless or faulty apps by changing its rules for developers. Now a new feature could take you even further considerate of apps susceptible to disappoint you.
A change spotted in the code of the latest version of the Play Store of Google suggests a new measure. This could show warning messages to indicate that a application seems to be low quality. Ces alerts would be based on data such as uninstall rate or low number of active users.
The Google Play Store will show you warning messages about low-quality apps
In Play Store version 43.7.19-31, lines of code suggest that messages like “This application is frequently uninstalled» or «Google Play has little user data on this app» could appear soon. Another alert might say “This app has few active users“. Unlike an intrusive notification before downloading, these messages would be displayed directly on the application page. This would allow users to better assess its suitability before installing it.
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This initiative is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to improve the Play Store. With the recent update of its policy against unnecessary applications, the firm shows that it wants raise the quality of available content. These warnings might be especially helpful for users less familiar with the apps or those with limited internet connections. By filtering apps more effectively, the company aims to make downloads more reliable and tailored to user expectations.
Source : Android Authority
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