Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Allow Google Apps on Android Market Amount Up to 4GB


Android application has historically been limited to a maximum size of 50MB. Usually in most applications, developers often assume the smaller the better, since every megabyte is added to make it more difficult for users to download and get started.


Only, in some types of applications such as high-quality game with interactive three-dimensional (3D), require more space was recorded. And Google recently announced that it provides an upgrade limit for applications in the Android Market up to 4GB.

APK file size will still be limited to 50MB, in which to ensure the security of the storage device. But now developers can attach to the APK file expansion.

  • Each application can have two file expansion, up to 2GB each, in whatever format is selected.
  • Android Market will be the hosts file to save the hassle and cost of servicing file.
  • Developers will see the total size of the application and all downloaded before install / purchase.


At the most recent, when users download applications from Android Market, the expansion of the file will be downloaded automatically. On older devices, the application will download the file expansion of the first run, through the downloader library.

Well, this way will a lot of games and applications popping high definition, which would be able to attract users or potential audience of Android.

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