Prevent app installation when switching phones
I finally got an answer for this by contacting google, so here goes:


On your old / current phone, open the Play store app 
Go to "My Apps"
Select the "ALL" tab 
Scroll and click the gray "X" next to the app to prevent its install on the new phone


This does not delete the apps from your Play account; you can install the apps at your convenience via the Play store web interface and purchased apps don't need to be re-purchased.