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  • Google has new plans for its Play Store starting next year.
  • Ahead of the Pixel tablet release, Google is already working on a Play Store redesign.
  • The search giant showcases the new Play Store design for larger screens, with some improvements for Chromebook app listings as well.

There are new features and tools for developers to showcase their apps in the Play Store. Developers can use the new means to show their app's assets to each device's form factor, which could include phones, foldable devices, tablets, and TVs.

The first significant change for the Play Store is aimed at large screen devices. This May, the company will completely redesign the Play Store to fit the needs of large screens, like the upcomingPixel tablet. The assets displayed in the App and Games Home section are included in the change.

Google Play Store redesign

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The redesign of the Play Store is being shown. It looks new and refreshing. The Play Store could be getting a new look next year. The criteria can be followed by developers to make sure their app is displayed correctly.

Guidelines for the new large screens approach have been updated by the internet giant.

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The app assets on the Play Store for Chromebooks seem out of place as they tend to favor the phone or tablets experience. The ability to share Chromebook-specificScreenshots in the Play console is being introduced. Developers can now add up to eight screenshots of their app's images in a typical 3:2 format.

Google Play Store redesign

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The Play Store will continue to have a form-factor specific homepage for phones. The filters allow users to find apps on other devices.

Google Play Store redesign

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The Store listing's best practices have been mentioned by the search engine. The use of device imagery with caution is included.

The Play Store's best practices can be found on the post.