Is the install button still consistently appearing for you right in Play Store search results?

“Google is constantly optimizing and tweaking its apps through various A/B tests, and the latest one for the Play Store has us scratching our heads quite a bit. We’ve noticed that the familiar and handy install button is disappearing for some in the Play Store’s search results, which means that you actually have to tap through to the full app listing to install an app. This behavior isn’t in place for all results and apps, though, making the tweak feel arbitrary and random…”

  • ElPussyKangaroo@lemdro.idEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Then suggest it. Ask the user if they want to test it.

    It’s not like the average user, after finding an issue, is gonna go and review it on the Play Store. More often than not, they will just be pissed off that it changes so often.

    My grandmother HATES the new Phone Call chip. She liked the bubble, and I agree. And the number of times Google has pushed the update and rolled it back for her and everyone else in my family is extremely annoying.

    I like to beta test apps. They don’t give a fuck.

    And Google has the beta testing opt in feature in the Play Store. It’s ALREADY A FEATURE! Why would you not respect your own rules?? Wtf Google?!