Google Play Store has recently introduced the ability to download, install, and update multiple Android apps simultaneously. Previously, updates could only be processed one at a time, but now the Play Store can handle up to three apps concurrently. This change aims to streamline the process for users, particularly when setting up new devices or restoring from backups.
Android Police reports that Google has experimented with this feature since 2019, with more recent tests occurring last March. The rollout of these faster updates is now reaching more users, offering a significant time-saving benefit. This update aligns Google’s functionality more closely with Apple’s App Store, which has long supported up to three simultaneous app installs on iOS.
The feature’s availability seems to be dependent on server-side updates rather than specific device models, as Google has not provided a formal launch timeline. Users will need to manually test the update process to determine if the feature is active on their devices.
In other tech news, The Verge’s team, including William Poor, Andrew Marino, and Alex Parkin, is exploring the reasons behind the decline of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Despite its early promise as a future replacement for gasoline, hydrogen technology has been overshadowed by battery electric vehicles.
The team is testing the technology through a road trip across California’s “hydrogen highway” to better understand its current status and viability.
