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TL;DR Google Play Store will soon add badges to highlight apps optimized for large-screen devices like tablets and foldables.
The update also includes small usability tweaks, including better visibility of content ratings, improved install flows, and subscription info in reviews.
Google will soon make it easier to spot apps that actually take advantage of bigger displays.
According to the latest Play Services changelog, Google Play Store version 51.2 will include a new badge that highlights apps designed for large screens. This should make it much easier for users to find apps that properly scale across tablets and foldables instead of awkwardly stretching phone layouts.
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While this version of the Play Store isn’t rolling out just yet, the move lines up with Google’s broader push toward better big-screen experiences across Android. A clear badge labeling apps that work well on large displays will help users avoid poorly adapted apps.
Google often uses badges in the Play Store to highlight different aspects of an app, and this just happens to be the latest addition. You may have also spotted other types of badges on the Play Store, including those for official government apps or apps offering legitimate VPN services.
The change could also have implications beyond the existing device. With rumors of Google working on its new Aluminium OS platform, this kind of labeling system feels like the company is laying the groundwork for future large-screen Android devices.
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