In a significant move, Google has announced the discontinuation of its Android Instant Apps feature by December 2025 due to low developer adoption. This feature allowed users to try apps without full installation, but its complexity deterred many developers. As a result, most users likely won’t notice its absence.
Android 16 introduces the SettingsPreferenceService API, allowing apps to integrate their settings with the Android Settings app. This could simplify how users manage app preferences, but will developers adopt it?
