Big app download hogging your data? Google Play Store may finally let you pause it
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Google is testing a feature that allows users to pause app downloads on the Play Store, according to recent leaks. This is part of a series of updates to the Play Store, which also includes the ability to add home screen widgets for apps that are being installed from the store. The feature to pause downloads is designed to prevent large files from consuming users' mobile data.
While the full functionality of the feature is not yet available, the update does introduce these minor improvements. The news comes from Android Authority, a site known for its exclusive reports and insights into the Android ecosystem.
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