Google has introduced a new update for the Play Store app on Android smartphones, adding a convenient feature that allows users to remotely uninstall apps from other devices. The latest version allows for uninstalling apps not only from other Android smartphones, but also from Wear OS smartwatches, Android TV smart TVs, and Android Auto devices.
The release of version 38.8 marks the introduction of a “new feature that aids in app removal across connected devices” by Google. The feature will be available on various platforms such as smartphones, computers, smart TVs, car systems, and wearables.
However, the remote app removal feature is not immediately available on Android smartphones. Some reports suggest that it may require activation through a switch on the server, as Gadgets 360 was unable to test the feature after downloading and installing the latest update.
To use this feature, it is necessary to ensure that all devices are logged into the same Google account. Users can navigate to the Play Store app, tap their profile picture, and select “Manage apps & devices,” and then “Manage” to access the pop-up menu displaying connected devices. From there, users can select the installed apps on those devices and uninstall them remotely.
This remote app management feature is particularly useful when users need to quickly remove unwanted apps from distanced devices such as smart TVs or wearables. Multiple apps can also be selected for uninstallation, and users have the option to sort apps by size or name, allowing them to effectively identify and remove apps that take up a lot of space on their devices.
It is worth noting that the update may include affiliate links, but for more information on this, readers should refer to the ethical statement published by Google.
The source of the article is from the blog papodemusica.com