Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Google Play Store for Android tablets has retired the search bar on the main screen. Tablet users must now head to the new Search tab to find apps, which requires an extra click. You can tap the ...

What just happened? Most Android users rely on Play Store reviews to decide which apps to install. But sifting through hundreds – or even thousands – of reviews has rarely been convenient. Google is ...

Following phones in August, Google is adding a Search tab to the Play Store on Android tablets and foldables in a design that completely misses the point of large-screen UIs. The Google Play Search ...

Google Play Store now allows users to find relevant information buried in app reviews. A search bar now appears at the top of reviews, where users can look for specific terms. The feature is beginning ...

At I/O 2026, Google announced an AI-focused redesign for Google Play, introducing the Ask Play conversational search overlay and a short-form video feed named Play Shorts. The ecosystem expansion ...

The Google Play Store now lets users search through app reviews, making it easier to find opinions relevant to them. Though small, the feature could be useful for those who scroll through long lists ...

Android users can now discover apps and in-app purchases through conversational search with Google's new Gemini integration in the Play Store. Simply ask Gemini for recommendations like "Recommend a ...

Google has released a new update for the Play Store, which people who spend a lot of time reading reviews before downloading an app or game will find useful: a dedicated search bar to let you search ...

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.