Will AAB replace APK?

Android App Bundles (AABs) fulfill the same role as APKs but with significant implementation differences. At Google I/O 2021, Google announced that AAB will become the default Android app format . From the end of August, the Play Store will require new app publications to be submitted as an AAB.

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To create an AAB binary locally using Android Studio, open the Build menu, then choose “Generate Signed Bundle / APK.” Follow the prompts to sign the AAB with your keystore file.

Converting APK files APK files are meant solely for Android devices and that’s why you can’t change it directly into a file that you can execute on another framework.