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Re:Prisoners of Google Android Development by BaseballPhysics on Sunday August 27, 2023 @12:21PM (#37284121)
> And if it's just a web site, why do you need to "install" it? A link is surely sufficient?

Really? You don't understand the value in having the PWA appear as a native app icon alongside everything else on the device?

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Re:Prisoners of Google Android Development by IshKebab on Sunday August 27, 2023 @01:25PM (#37284750)
You can do that with a link. Just click the three dots then "Add to home screen".
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Re:Prisoners of Google Android Development by gnum4n on Sunday August 27, 2023 @03:26PM (#37285809)
Yes, "Add to home screen" is exactly how you install a PWA to your phone =)

It's a bit confusing, isn't it? "Add to home screen" makes it seem like you're just adding a link, but it's installing the PWA, possibly enabling notifications, and etc.

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