The Google Play Store will now let users try apps before they buy them
Users will be able to test some apps before deciding if they want to download them.
The old adage “try before you buy” is now being applied to apps, with the Google Play Store now enabling Android users to test out apps before committing to downloading them.
A new button will begin to appear alongside supported apps that will let users preview them without downloading.
In an age where storage space on a smartphone can be a precious thing, the move could help countless smartphone users make better choices when it comes to the apps they download.
As a result, users may start to see a “Try It Now” button appear alongside some apps, which will launch them instantly without needing to download them first.
Instant Apps was first announced by Google in summer 2016 and became available to developers in January, but until now few apps supporting it have been spotted.
That’s still true, a quick search of the UK Play Store didn’t yield any sightings of the Try it Now button – likely because the rollout is being staggered globally.
Google’s aim appears to be to make its app store more accessible – a refund system is already in place should you regret a paid download, and now the added ability to test an app before spending money on it might reassure and encourage mobile users to download more.
