Google Play Store's 'Share Apps' Feature is Retiring

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Google Play Store's 'Share Apps' Feature is Retiring
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Google Play Store's 'Share Apps' feature, which allowed Android users to share apps with each other via Quick Share, is being discontinued. While the feature is retiring from the Play Store, users can continue sharing apps using the Files by Google app with Quick Share functionality.

first introduced in 2022 allowing Android users to share apps with other nearby Android users users via the Play Store using Quick Share is coming to an end. Because the feature uses Quick Share, it does not rely on Wi-Fi or an internet connection, and paid apps, books, movies, and age-inappropriate apps are not allowed to be shared. The release notes for Google's December Play Store update, version 44.1, states that"The Share apps feature on Google Play will be retiring.

A share sheet will open. Press on Quick Share and follow the on-screen directions to share your app with a nearby Android device.

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