Google has done a lot of organizing and improving in the Play Store, but even now, if you’re looking for something specific in the store, you still need to spend a lot of time sifting through a sea of information to find what you want. However, it now appears that the Play Store is getting search suggestions powered by Gemini, along with a list of apps that might be helpful for some people.
Google Play Store gets Gemini assistance to recommend apps to users.
Finding the right app on the Google Play Store can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but AI can actually come in handy for things like this. Google is now testing a new Gemini-powered approach to streamline discovery. Telegram user @blank94855 discovered that Google Play Services version 47.9.30-31 introduced an AI app filter in the Play Store’s search tab.
According to foreign media Android Authority’s reportThe latest update to Google Play Store introduces a new way to search for apps, allowing you to search by topic. When you get the update, you’ll see a “What are you looking for?” at the top, followed by suggested categories such as “Protect my privacy,” “Boost productivity,” “Zombie games,” and similar options. When you use one of these search methods, it will provide a curated list of apps for you to choose from.
This search method currently appears to be rolling out to users in the United States, but it may soon expand to other markets. This isn’t the most exciting change in the Play Store, but it could be very helpful for those just starting to look for Android apps, since if you’re an experienced Play user, you know how messy the huge app library can be even when listed.
This is the latest in a series of AI experiments in the Play Store. Earlier this year,Google has rolled out the “Ask this app in the Play Store” feature, powered by Gemini., this feature lets you get instant answers about apps directly in the app list. Recently, we’ve also seen AI-generated review summaries appear in testing, compressing user feedback into a quick overview.
Recently, Google removed 224 malicious apps from the Play Store that could infect users’ devices. Although Google has done its best to monitor apps listed on the Play Store, it still cannot completely stop all bad actors. Therefore, be sure to pay attention before downloading apps, and carefully review the comments and read any feedback you can find.
Source: KOCPC Chinese