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Google testing card-like interface for search results in the Play Store app

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By Alan Friedman

Published: Jul 19, 2018, 11:04 PM

Google testing card-like interface for search results in the Play Store app

Google is testing a new way for the Google Play Store to show search results to its users. Instead of a list of apps that scrolls, you will see a card-like interface for each app that includes the screenshot images found on the actual Play Store listing. The cards also scroll. However, instead of seeing seven apps appear at a time, the larger size of the cards leave room for only 3.5 to be viewable at once. Also gone is the three dot menu to the right of each app listing. All that included was a link to install the app, or a link to add the app to you wishlist.

Just because Google is testing this out, it doesn't mean that we will see this card interface rolled out to all users of the Google Play Store. It's possible that if Google receives enough positive feedback from those who get to test out the new search interface, we will see it implemented for all Android users. Frankly, we find it less crowded. You can also see at a glance the number of times an app has been downloaded.

If you have an opinion on the new layout, let us know what you think by dropping your comments in the box below.

The current Google Play Store search UI on left, and the new card UI being tested on right

source: AndroidPolice

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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