Google Play is getting AI-sorted search results, a 'You' tab and short-form K-dramas

Google is announcing several updates to Google Play in an attempt to shift the app store from "a place to download apps" to "an experience." Many of the changes are powered by AI, and most seem like a preemptive attempt to keep the Play Store attractive for users now that it seems increasingly possible Google will be forced to open up Android to third-party app stores.

The most visible update Google is introducing to Google Play is a new tab. It's called the "You Tab" and it acts like a combination of a profile page and a For You tab, specifically for app store content. You can access Google's universal game profiles from the tab — part of larger gaming-focused updates Google is bringing to Google Play — along with app recommendations and content recommendations from streaming apps available through the Play Store. The tab seems relatively easy to ...