Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps'

Google Retires 'Share Apps' Feature in Latest Play Store Update
This feature, accessible via Profile icon > Manage apps & devices, uses Quick Share for app sharing without requiring Wi-Fi or cellular data, as reported by Android Central.Other changes in version 44.
Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature
Google is discontinuing the app sharing feature in the Play Store, which enabled users to send and receive apps via Quick Share.
Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps' in new System version
Google detailed its recent Play Store and Play Services updates, which sees the retiring of a feature: Share apps. The changelog states users will no longer be able to share apps with friends and family,
The Play Store is retiring a feature you probably never used
Back in 2021, Google introduced Play Store functionality that let users share apps with each other directly, allowing senders to wirelessly transmit copies of apps to local receivers. The feature was always niche — and now, it's going away. As spotted by AssembleDebug, an update to the Play Store rolling out now is shutting down local app sharing.
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Google Play Store removing peer-to-peer app ‘Share’ functionality
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Google is removing the Share Apps feature on the Play Store?but there is an alternative
The Share Apps feature, found in the Play Store, enables you to share apps between devices without requiring an internet connection. However, it will soon be phased out. Fortunately, we have an alternative for you.
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