Download Manager revamp preparing for Google Play Store: Have looks

Google is planning to introduce a Download Manager feature for the Play Store, which will help users keep track of the apps they’ve recently downloaded but haven’t opened yet. With lots of apps available on your device, it’s easy to forget which ones you’ve just installed, and this feature aims to fix that concern.

In the latest test version (v43.2.16-29) of the Play Store, AssembleDebug (via Android Authority) has managed to activate the Download Manager feature and provide us with a first look at this upcoming feature.

The Download Manager updates in real-time as per the user’s action. This means that once you open an app from the list, it will disappear to allow you to see what’s left to explore. In addition, you’ll see how many recent apps you’ve downloaded on the app details page.

While the Download Manager is a useful addition to the Google Play Store, some users might want more options, like being able to pause and resume downloads. This could be especially helpful for people with limited data plans.

The Download Manager is currently not available to everyone as Google hasn’t officially announced it yet. However, if the company releases it, it could make managing app downloads much easier for users.