Google is done asking nicely for foldable app optimization

Google announced at the Android Dev Summit that it will implement quality evaluation criteria for foldable apps on the Play Store beginning next year. Apps that properly optimize for foldable devices will receive increased visibility and prominent placement. The initiative includes updated developer tools like Compose adaptive kit to simplify cross-device optimization. Google acknowledged that despite nearly a decade of foldable Android devices, app optimization remains substandard. Specific Play Store visibility requirements will be announced later this year, though it remains unclear if non-compliant apps will face search penalties or merely miss promotional benefits.

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