Google has doubled the maximum size for an Android app APK allowed on the Google Play Store from 50 MB to 100 MB.

The change in size will come in handy for developers working on apps that take advantage of more powerful devices and denser screens, as these apps are often larger because they require higher resolution graphics.

"To support the growing number of developers who are building richer apps and games on Google Play, we are increasing the APK file size limit to 100 MB from 50 MB," said Google in a blog post. "This means developers can publish APKs up to 100 MB in size, and users will see a warning only when the app exceeds the 100 MB quota and makes use of Expansion Files."

Of course, some might be confused about the 100 MB APK limit, especially those who enjoy gaming on Android devices, as many of these apps can even be multiple gigabytes worth of data. This is because of the fact that apps often download extra files in order to run properly, with the actual installation file for the app not exceeding 100 MB.

Google was quick to point out in the blog post, however, that even though a developer could make apps larger, that doesn't always mean that they should. Apps that big can often be a big burden on data bandwidth in places with slow Internet connections and can be especially problematic for those with data caps on their device.

The new file size limit goes into effect today, so if you're a developer, you can take advantage of the change right away.

Via: TheNextWeb