Google Play gets a major update - curated collections, comics, multiple games on PC, and more

Google Play gets a major update - curated collections, comics, multiple games on PC, and more

Google is making it easier and more intuitive for people to find their favorite apps and games with the next major update to the Google Play app. Most of us just skim through the app, but the next time you check it out, you'll notice AI-generated app reviews, intelligent curated content, multiple games on PC, and a rewards system with more ways to earn points by playing your favorite games. You'll notice some major changes, including a revamped.

It doesn't end there. Because soon you will be able to read comics in a whole new way, directly from the Google Play app. With millions of Android devices out there, this update will make Google Play a destination worth checking out apart from downloading new apps.

Most of these new features will be rolled out in the latest version of the Google Play app, while others will be available later; see what's new in Google Play here.

Don't want to watch something good on Netflix or search for an audiobook for your commute? Google Play's new Collections experience is a selection related to all the apps you use on your Android device. curated to take the hassle out of finding new content for you to consume.

Collections are divided into categories such as View, Listen, Eat, Social, Read, and Games. There is even a collection for shopping, listing things you might want to buy and special sales going on at various locations.

One feature we'd like to see, and one that Google says it is exploring, is the ability to receive reminders when certain products are on sale.

Now, this is going to be controversial. This is because one would first assume that the AI would write up a complete review, but it is not used in that way. Instead, the feature leverages the Gemini model to generate useful information based on the most important reviews and frequently asked questions.

Instead of looking through all user reviews, the AI looks through the reviews and picks out the most important ones you should know about. There will also be an app highlighting feature that compares apps in similar categories.

The Google Play app has a curated space where you can explore new topics. For example, there is a curation space for cricket that allows users to explore all cricket content across various channels in one place.

Another one we were able to preview is a curation space for Japanese comics, which will allow users to read manga and comics-related content through Google Play. This new level of interaction will give publishers more ways to interact with fans at live events.

Google Play Games on PC has been in beta for a while now, but with this new update, users can now play two Google Play games simultaneously on their PC. Now, you may be wondering how this is an advantage.

Well, if you are playing a passive game like Clash of Clans, where you just collect resources while playing the game, you can use this new multi-game feature to run a second, more action-packed game. In addition to this, many titles will support high resolution for the best gaming experience on PC.

Who says it doesn't cost money to play, and Google is giving gamers extra incentive to play their favorite Android games with a revamped rewards system that allows them to win prizes such as Pixel devices, gaming products, and other merchandise.

While some titles will still earn points, Google will launch new ways to earn points through its app rewards portal, including super weekly prizes for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold members. Google Play Points accumulated can be used for a variety of things besides physical gifts, including services such as Google One and YouTube Red.

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