Android. An extremely important change was announced today by the Google company, targeting all phone users who use applications in everyday life. More precisely, Google announced that in the near future a new API will be launched for the Android operating system, which will allow updating applications even while they are being used, a functionality that does not exist in any other operating system .
Android. Google thought this change in two forms, one that completely blocks the use of the application when the update is installed, and one that allows its use while the application is being used. In the first form, Android application developers will be able to completely block the use of the application if an update containing critical changes must be installed, i.e. solving important operational problems, solving security problems, etc.
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Android. The second method by which applications can be updated is based on the implementation of changes while users are using the respective application on their phones, something that no one thought was possible. Basically, Android application developers will have the option to make the update make the changes naturally, without the user experience being disturbed in any way, and clear details regarding this system have not yet been offered .
"The first is a full-screen experience, which blocks use of the app until the update downloads and installs. That option is recommended to be used for important updates that need to be installed immediately — critical security patches, bug fixes and the like. The other option is what Google is calling a flexible update. When enabled, users will be able to continue using an app while an update is downloaded. Developers will also be able to customize the update flow so it feels like it is part of the app."
Android. Google wants to simplify the update procedures for applications, and to convince people to make more frequent updates for the applications they use, something that is perfectly normal, by the way. On the other hand, developers must correctly implement these new APIs for applications and the operating system, otherwise the risk is that the applications will stop working altogether, and thus users will have a bad user experience.
