Google unveils Play Store redesign

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 04/10/2013 08:31 AM | source: | 12 comment(s)

Google have unveiled a dramatic redesign to the Google Play Store (the update is version 4.0.16). The new design includes the design language that Google is aiming for with Google Now and Android 4.2, with lots of light areas and a card-based interface. The new update is available on handsets running Android 2.2 or newer. Google is rolling out the update to all users today, so check your device! (or download APK)

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UZ7
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#4574135 Posted on: 04/10/2013 07:58 PM

smoother, bigger icons, i do like how it doesnt reload the page and such just to download... wish you can change the listings, will have to get used to it more

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#4574141 Posted on: 04/10/2013 08:09 PM

I manually downloaded 4.0.25 and its so much smoother on my HTC Flyer compared to 3.10.14. I'm missing local content, but a result overall!

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#4574169 Posted on: 04/10/2013 08:58 PM

dunno, I liked the old layout much better. love that they got rid of "accept 'n download" nonsense though.

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#4574232 Posted on: 04/10/2013 11:06 PM

Still have yet to receive the update on it.

Darren Hodgson
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#4574500 Posted on: 04/11/2013 09:27 AM

Is this update automatic or do I have to download it manually? I normally check for updates in Google Play Store > My Apps but I'm guessing I cannot update the Store from within the Store itself.

*EDIT*
OK, I managed to find the link on my S3 and download and install the .apk file manually so I now have the new Play Store albeit without the promotional ads (the bottom two-thirds of the main screen is blank, presumably where there should be ads).

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