Google’s working on a mysterious new Play Store app filter (APK teardown)

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• The Google Play Store is developing a filter to prevent you from seeing apps that link to other apps.
• Support documentation for the filter is not yet available.
• We’ve got a few theories, but Google’s intent for this option is still pretty unclear.

Good app stores are all about discovery, right? They’re supposed to expose you to new and interesting releases, both trying to connect you with apps that align with your existing preferences, as well as introduce new ones you might not have considered before. But there’s also a flip side to this, and sometimes an app store will want to intentionally hide an app from you — maybe one that’s not compatible with any of your devices, for instance. Today we’re investigating one curious new option that’s in the works for how the Google Play Store filters apps.

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