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Now in Android 0.1.2

3.8 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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Now in Android, developed and published by Google Samples, has released its latest version, 0.1.2, on 2023-12-19. This app falls under the Libraries & Demo category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

Now in Android APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.google.samples.apps.nowinandroid

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: Google Samples

Category: Libraries & Demo

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Now in Android on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Previous Versions

Now in Android 0.1.2
2023-12-19 / 3.8 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Now in Android is a fully functional Android app built entirely with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. It follows Android design and development best practices and is intended to be a useful reference for developers. As a running app, it's intended to help developers keep up-to-date with the world of Android development by providing regular news updates.
The app is currently in early stage development, you can find the corresponding source code at https://github.com/android/nowinandroid

New features

- Search for content in the app bar.
- Notifications. You'll be notified when new content is published which matches your interests.
- Push-based data sync. A 'sync' notification triggers the download of new content.
- Unread notification dot. New content is marked with an 'unread' dot so you know what you haven't read.
- When you remove a bookmark on the 'Saved' screen you can now undo it using a SnackBar.

Thanks to all open source contributors, particularly Simon Marquis.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.