Play Store's app sharing feature bites dust

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Google has made good on its warning that the Play Store would be removing the ability to share apps with other users.
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Back in 2021, Google introduced the app-sharing feature that tied into Quick Share, making it a breeze to shoot apps directly between Android phones. But, according to the fine print in the December Play Store update, this handy tool is now on its way out after three years of quietly doing its job.
Play Store's app sharing feature bites the dust after an unnoticed run
With the latest Play Store version 45.2.19, the option to share apps is no longer visible within the 'Manage apps & device' setting, marking an end to the feature that started out as a Nearby Share-powered tool (via 9to5Google ).
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