After first reveal of the Android Instant Apps platform at the occasion of Google I/O 2016 , Google is now bringing this new feature to public . Though it's initial rollout is available only for few apps But soon this feature will be available for dozens of apps and games .
What Are Instant Apps?
Instant Apps are the next step in app evolution, a universal Android solution that brings the speed and power of a native app with the ease and immediacy of a web app. They look and operate just like one of the apps that are installed on your phone, but you don’t need to download anything .
So Instant Apps don’t live on my phone?
Correct. Using an Instant App is similar to browsing to a web page. Once you close the window, it disappears.
Are there any limitations?
Yes and no. Instant Apps don’t have any technical limitations, and developers can deliver things like account signup, purchasing, and videos, just like they would in a regular app. However, Instant Apps can be specifically targeted, so a developer could choose to deliver a certain portion of their app to a user at a specific time. That would effectively “lock” the rest of the app until the user decided to download the full version.