Instant Apps, originally unveiled during Google I/O 2016, is
finally being tested in the wild. Teased as Google’s attempt at making app
interaction frictionless, it enables access to supported Android apps without
requiring a download. It achieves this by breaking up an app into multiple
modules, which are hosted by Google Play and can be accessed through deep links
from another app, browser or near-field communications (NFC). Since this
requires major updates to existing apps, the SDK is expected to roll out
gradually to developers in the coming months. However, most Android users will
be able to access supported Instant Apps immediately. Unlike new Android
versions, Instant Apps is actually built on Google Play Services and will be
available to a massive installed base of users running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
or higher.
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