Is the APK Era Ending? Google’s Move to App Bundles Body: Google is officially moving away from the standard APK format for new apps in favor of Android App Bundles (.aab) .
While your phone still installs the app, the "Google.apk" you see on the Play Store is now a custom-generated file optimized specifically for your device's hardware. The Benefit: Smaller download sizes and faster updates. Google.apk
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