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Here's how Google Play's redesign transforms your app store experience


Google Play becomes your all-in-one spot for apps, games, and rewards.

The Apps tab now displays entertainment corners, seasonal spotlights, and curated content like trending shows, webcomics, and mobile dramas (rolling out globally after tests in India and Japan). Google announced today that the app store is shifting from a basic download hub to something closer to a personal entertainment and gaming companion, one that knows what you’re into and serves it up at the right moment. Google Play Games is now a one-stop shop: unified gamer profiles track your stats and achievements across devices, and a Gen AI Avatar lets you show off your style.

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