Upcoming Google Play Store update will allow larger-screen device users to discover higher quality apps
Google is working to make your large screen easier to search for high-quality apps and games through the upcoming Play Store update. It will restrict the low-quality apps that aren’t optimized for tablets and foldable.
According to the Android Developer Blog, as demand grows things on social media and gaming more than ever before on large screens, Google making big changes to Google Play to help users find and participate in high-quality apps and games out of their large-screen devices.
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Meanwhile, Google is highlighting the changes made to the Google Play Store through an upcoming update. Moreover, the first update regarding the changes is scheduled to release later this month, after grabbing the next update Android tablet users will see customized apps and games.
Google specifies the three major changes that will be made in the Play Store updates mentioned below:
- Ranking and promotability changes: This will affect how apps appear in search results and in tips on the homepage to help users find the right apps for their devices.
- Alerts for low-quality apps: This will help notify users about apps that might not work well on their big screen devices.
- Device-specific ratings and reviews: The default rating shown in Google Play Store will be the type of device the user is using, to give you a better sense of the app experience on your device.
Notably, these features in Google Play Store will roll out gradually over the coming months. So, users are ready to engage with high-quality apps and games, let us know in the comment section.
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Google Maps has introduced some impactful design changes to its Android Auto app to enhance visibility and user experience.
Now, when you look at the map, the places you go often, like your home and work, stand out with bigger, bolder icons. This change is particularly noticeable in dark mode, where the contrast is more prominent.
In addition to icon updates, the search bar at the top looks cleaner. The previous surrounding bar has been removed from the search bar, adding to the clean and contrasted appearance of the UI.
Furthermore, if you like seeing buildings pop up in 3D when you’re looking at the map on your phone, you’ll be happy to know that now the same setting will work in your car too. They added this cool 3D view earlier, but it didn’t work in the car until now.
These updates not only improve functionality but also ensure a seamless change between mobile and car navigation.
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Google Messages is enhancing its messaging service by introducing a new feature that allows users to create a Selfie GIF. This feature enables users to record animated GIFs of up to three seconds directly within the messaging app.
The search giant also integrated a quick-access prompt within chats for creating these GIFs, similar to other interactive prompts for sharing photos or initiating video calls.
To use this feature, one must long-press the camera icon in a message thread, which will bring up the camera viewfinder and gallery. The Selfie GIF option is separate from the app’s custom camera.
The recording process of Selfie GIF is very intuitive with a countdown to guide users in Google Messages. Although there are no editing options, users can manually start and restart recording. The completed GIFs are automatically saved to the user’s camera roll, making sharing easy.
The support documentation for the Selfie GIF feature is already available, but the feature itself has not been widely released on either the beta or stable versions of the app. Hopefully, Google will soon make it available for Android users.
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Google is set to release a new feature named ‘hide clutter’ to the Photos app for a simplified user interface. The function will allow users to maintain a cleaner main photo feed by hiding screenshots, memes, and more
The Hide Clutter feature was discovered in strings of the latest version (6.79.0.624777117) of Google Photos by PiunikaWeb. Once activated, it will automatically hide backed-up photos that fall under the clutter category.
The new feature will not delete these images but will hide them from the main view. Although they will remain accessible in their specific folders.
In addition, the Memories section is being redesigned to offer a better experience. For users in the United States, the Photos app offers AI-generated title suggestions for their memories, adding a touch of personalization and creativity.
With the introduction of ‘hide clutter’ and the existing Photo Stacks feature, Google Photos users now have two powerful tools to keep their photo collections organized and appealing.
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