


It presumably occurred following silent Play Store updates. Rather, they just see a way to open “App info.” I’ve personally had this happen twice on a Pixel 5 running Android 11, and it was unclear both times what caused it to disappear. Over the past few weeks or so, some users have found that long-pressing Google Play no longer shows the My apps shortcut. This shortcut is more convenient than ever since the Play Store redesign where you have to tap the top-right corner instead of just swiping on the left edge. This directly opens the “My apps & games” screen to the “Updates” tab where you can quickly install new versions. Long-pressing on the Play Store icon from your homescreen reveals a “My apps” shortcut.

If the shortcut has recently gone missing on your Pixel, there is fortunately a fix for that problem. From August 2021, new instant experiences and updates to existing instant experiences will be required to publish instant-enabled app bundles.App shortcuts have been a part of Android for the past several years, and the most useful one from Google is arguably for the Play Store “My apps” page. The switch to Android App Bundle delivery will also impact instant experiences using the legacy Instant app ZIP format. Existing apps that are not receiving updates are unaffected and can continue to be downloaded from the Play Store. Requirements for updates to existing appsįrom November 2021, updates to existing apps will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11. Target API level 30 (Android 11) or above and adjust for behavioral changes.Expansion files (OBBs) will no longer be supported for new apps.

