Google Play Store: New You and Gemini Live tabs

Google has announced several new features for the Play Store . The first thing you'll see upon launch is the new You tab in the bottom right. This will include an updated gamer profile and other personalized content. Play Games Sidekick is the feature that uses Gemini Live.

What's New on Google Play Store

Google's goal is to offer a more personalized experience in the Play Store , not just a place to download apps and games. The new You tab will therefore feature rewards (Play Points), subscriptions, recommendations, updates, and statistics. Recommendations will be based on each user's interests (audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts, movies, TV series, and other content).

Players will also find the updated Play Games profile with stats, achievements, and social features, as anticipated earlier this month . The You tab will be visible later this week in countries where Play Points is available. The gamer profile will arrive in Italy on October 23, as indicated in the email received yesterday.

Google has also updated the Apps tab to display content related to seasonal events in each country and those related to the user's interests. Using guided search, you can search for apps and games by entering a topic, thanks to the help of Gemini.

Other new features include games. In addition to the updated gamer profile, users will be able to access Play Games Leagues to compete with friends and earn Play Points rewards. There's also a game details page with information, events, and offers.

The most interesting new feature is called Play Games Sidekick . While playing, you can open an overlay screen with information and, most importantly, a text field where you can type a prompt for Gemini Live . Through real-time conversation, the AI ​​assistant will provide help for the game you're playing, similar to Microsoft's Copilot Gaming .