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Google unveils Play Store redesign
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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#4573884 Posted on: 04/10/2013 10:44 AM
I've got no problem with it on my GNEX. It feels a lot smoother navigating it now than it did on the previous one.
I've got no problem with it on my GNEX. It feels a lot smoother navigating it now than it did on the previous one.
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#4574019 Posted on: 04/10/2013 03:40 PM
Cool, I'll have to wait until I get home to test it on my tablet. I hope it does sort the issue out. Would love to root but I risk losing access to some programs.
I've got no problem with it on my GNEX. It feels a lot smoother navigating it now than it did on the previous one.
Cool, I'll have to wait until I get home to test it on my tablet. I hope it does sort the issue out. Would love to root but I risk losing access to some programs.
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#4574119 Posted on: 04/10/2013 07:29 PM
Annoying that you still can't access the store from the Isle of Man as it says the "app is not available in my country"
Bit poor really, have to use a UK VPN to get apps, ridiculous
Annoying that you still can't access the store from the Isle of Man as it says the "app is not available in my country"
Bit poor really, have to use a UK VPN to get apps, ridiculous
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#4574129 Posted on: 04/10/2013 07:41 PM
Hmm I'm already on version 4.0.25
also it's a lot better than the old one the store was in need of a halo facelift.
Hmm I'm already on version 4.0.25
also it's a lot better than the old one the store was in need of a halo facelift.
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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
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!
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.
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.
Still have yet to receive the update on it.
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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).
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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#4574503 Posted on: 04/11/2013 09:34 AM
Just download the APK. Otherwise you're going to be waiting on your carrier to release it to you..
Just download the APK. Otherwise you're going to be waiting on your carrier to release it to you..
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#4574524 Posted on: 04/11/2013 10:34 AM
Carriers don't push google play updates, google does.
Carriers don't push google play updates, google does.
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Can we hope that it isn't as slow as the current version? My old HTC Flyer running HC 3.2.1 can barely cope with the existing version. Quite possibly the size of bloat Google Play and Google Play Services has become could very well have something to do with it.