Tech Desk
Oct 01, 2024
Google has introduced the Search tab to the Play Store on particular devices including Android tablets and foldables in a design that lacks the point of a large-screen user interface (UI).
It added a fifth tab to the middle of the navigation rail. Moreover, Offers tabs are not available on tablets; however, users will receive the “Kids” section for teacher-approved applications.
The latest tab is developed for enlarged canvas by utilising full-width carousels.
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With the integration of Search tabs, “Search apps & games” browsers have been removed from the screens, leaving the enlarged app bar blank. While, the other things including the notifications bell, avatar menu, and more have now been placed to a different end.
The extra space is nothing more than a waste of space on tabs and foldable devices. On phones, with the addition of the Search tab, searching apps in the app has now become an extended two-tap process.
Additionally, it’s still unclear whether users are receiving search recommendations surrounding "You might like" and "Explore games/apps" to justify a separate page for browsing.
