Google Play Store is testing the simultaneous download of applications

In Google they have put the batteries to renew their application store. That is why we are finding some news in recent days, and the promises of others that are yet to come. After its new Material Design, Google Play Store begins to test the simultaneous download of applications A function that should have been on Android since the beginning of time, but that it seems that they have decided to keep up their sleeves until now.

At the moment, Google is testing the function. And it is that few users have discovered the ability of their mobiles to download several applications at the same time Therefore, do not despair if you see that your mobile does not does the same. It usually takes Google weeks to distribute something new to the general public, doing so in an escalated way to avoid any widespread problems. So be patient.

This feature would save us a lot of time when downloading applications and updates. Until now, Google Play left all processes pending downloads while downloading the first selected app or update. From now on, or when this function arrives for everyone, there won't be so much waiting time, and the contents will be updated on Android mobiles in a more agile way.It was time.

Application Test Channel

But simultaneous downloading of apps isn't the only new thing coming to the Google Play Store. From Android Police they have also come across another interesting feature. For some time now, the Mountain View company has allowed developers to create their own channels to have small groups of users test their applications or new features of these of internally or privately. Well, now there is a new button in the Google Play Store Settings for the same thing.

It's funny that a button appears when tests are internal or private, but it is there to allow the download and installation of test applications and updates. The feature is hidden but can be brought out in the latest versions of the Google Play Store.Just go through the settings and click repeatedly on the version number Thus a message appears indicating that we can now install applications and updates of applications shared with us. Of course, we are also warned that these contents are not reviewed by Google, so they can be dangerous or work against the terms of use of this platform.

It is strange that this button now appears when the function has been around for months. But it may be a useful tool to prevent updates or installation of new trial content by disabling it It arrives disabled by default, by the way.

New Play Protect design

Google Play Store has a security tool designed to scan the applications that we install on the mobile in search of malware. It's called Play Protect, and it has its own section in the main menu.A screen showing the recently scanned applications and the settings of this tool. Well, Google has made more or less unnecessary changes

Now the settings are on another screen, which we access by clicking on the gearwheel icon in the upper corner right. A change that does not modify its operation or add or remove anything. Just one more step to get to these settings.

News in series and movies

Finally, Google Play Store brings with it a new menu in its movie section. At the moment it is not available in Spain, but many users can already watch all the series offered according to the platform Thus, it is possible to see what content is distributed through HBO , For example.