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Elevating app quality: Reducing memory usage and improving device migration
Google Play is introducing new quality requirements to enhance the Android ecosystem for both developers and users. These changes focus on reducing app memory footprint and simplifying secure device migration. New performance thresholds are being established to address hardware constraints and Android's memory limits. These thresholds will cover dynamic memory usage, bitmap memory usage, and code optimization. Developers will have access to new tools within Play Console to identify and resolve memory bloat issues. These tools include memory metrics in Android vitals, crash filters, and DEX code optimization insights. Proactive performance alerts will also be provided when apps exceed new bad behavior thresholds. Enforcement for these memory-related requirements will begin in February 2027. Apps failing to meet these thresholds may experience reduced visibility and publishing capabilities.Additionally, Google Play is introducing a new onboarding standard for secure and seamless device migration. This standard requires apps supporting user sign-in to implement Zero-Tap Sign-In using the Android Restore Credentials API. This feature will automatically restore a user's sign-in state when they switch to a new Android device. The Zero-Tap Sign-In requirement will also take effect in April 2027. While games are currently exempt, guidance for their authentication is expected in 2027. Meeting these upcoming quality requirements is crucial for maintaining optimal visibility and publishing capabilities on Google Play.