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ARCore is compatible with
Play Instant Apps,
an Android feature that enables apps and games to launch on devices running
Android 5.0 (API level 21) or higher without having to first be installed. By
providing an instant experience, you can improve your app or game's discovery,
which helps drive more active users and create lower friction experiences.
Differences compared to conventional apps
When an AR-enabled Play Instant app is installed, Google Play will not
automatically ensure that
Google Play Services for AR
is installed and up to date, no matter if your app is AR Required or AR
Optional.
Instant Apps have size constraints. The ARCore SDK may count towards
approximately 300kB of the 15MB Play Instant App size limit. For more
information, see
Reduce the size of your instant app.
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