Google has changed the file size limitation for APKs submitted to Google Play, as developers can now upload files of up to 100MB in size.
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Expansion Files can still be used to allow for apps that exceed the 100MB barrier, but the aim in increasing the base limit is to speed up the installation for users. Most apps will not need the extra 50 MB but some larger apps and extensive games that require a lot of CPU and graphics processing will be happy that Google has upped the limit.
Google’s is giving developers a little more breathing room for their apps.
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However, Google is also quick to point out that even though you can make your apps bigger, you shouldn’t always do so, as it’s a bandwidth burden on places with slow data connectivity or users with data caps. The default update setting for users will continue to be to auto-updating apps over Wi-Fi only, enabling users to access higher quality apps and games while conserving their data usage. These files can be up to 2GB in size. For example, the recently announced install size for Fallout 4 on Xbox One made headlines for being “only” 28GB, which is still a several times larger than the biggest Play Store games.
