When iOS users normally download an app, the icon of the app appears on the home screen with the Progress Circle reflecting the status of the download from the App Store. It makes it easy for the user to see the status of the app download.

It seems like Google has now caught up to Apple and they have started offering a similar feature for users running Android 11 or above. Now users that download an app from the Play Store will be able to see an indicator on their home screen displaying the installation progress of the app.

Users will now be able to see the new installation progress indicator when downloading apps from the Play Store, the execution is very similar to that that is used on iOS. The app first features gray out Icons while downloading and after the download is complete, The app icons gain their actual color. This feature is great as the users can easily customize their home screens without needing to wait for the apps to installThis feature is great as the users can easily customize their home screens without needing to wait for the apps to install. You need to know that the apps do not show up on the app drawer, but only on the home page.

This is a great way to organize the apps and have them on the queue, and it gives a better visual of the progress that is being made to install the app, So you won’t have to go ahead looking for the sticky notification of the app install.