Google first showcased the Play Collectionswidgetin July . Play Collections Widget was designed to centralize widgets from different apps including game and amusement apps into one convenient menu . Now , it ’s formally rolling out for Android phones and tablets in the USA . If you ’re outside the U.S. , you could expect to see it arrive over the next few weeks or months .
For those in the USA , ensureGoogle Play Storeis update to version 42.5.15 . You should see the Collections doohickey in the Widgets section of your Android smartphone or tablet .
How Does It Work?
The Play Collections widget pulls cognitive content from the Google Play Store , Google Services , and other partner apps . But before we dive into how it work and what content it showcases , here ’s a quick smell at the widget ’s UI :
As you may see , there are two styles : Compact BarandRecommended Feed . The Compact Bar offers a simple dock with a list of categories . Recommended Feed takes over your entire rest home screen , place categories on the side and a luggage carousel - expressive style bill of fare with apps , games , music , food , and more on the right .
So , how does this help in your day - to - day life ? For example :
All in all , whether you want ready access to different family or discover young and personalized contentedness , Google ’s Play Collections widget is hold fast to issue forth in handy . Plus , you have the alternative to handicap specific apps from appearing in your provender . To do that , head toPlay collection , tap yourprofile pictorial matter , and selectCollection preferences .
Supported Apps at Launch
At the bit , not many apps are integrated with Collections , but we can await more to be bring over time as developers adopt the Engage SDK . Here are a few notable apps presently endure :
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