When you’re on the Google Play Store, most of the time, you know what you’re looking for. Other times, you’re browsing the recommended apps. Well, the Google Play Store will help you with its series of Shorts called The Play Report, according to 9To5Google.
The Play Report will be a series of videos on the platform that will sit on the front page of the Google Play Store. The videos will live on a horizontally scrolling feed of videos on the top of the UI. They’ll consist of content from “Expert Voices” who Google’s calling Googlers and YouTube creators.
The Google Play Report brings shorts to the Play Store
So, surprising no one, these videos are just YouTube Shorts embedded into the Play Store. It makes sense, as it should be easier to just embed videos rather than code a proprietary video player. Since these are shorts, they also exist on YouTube.
So, what do these videos show you? Well, as stated, YouTube got into contact with a plethora of different creators to make the videos. These creators will show off some of their recommended apps. They’ll explain why they use those apps and why you should be using them.
There will be a rotating cast of creators including David Benjamin, @iHasCupquake, @jackieAina, TechMeOut, and @Alphard. Those were the creators showcased in the trailer below. We’re sure that there will be more creators over time.
As for the apps that will be advertised, they won’t necessarily focus on new apps. One of the apps showcased was Pokemon Go, which reached its 7th birthday a few months back. So, these videos will push new apps, resurface older apps, bring light to hidden gems, and more.
These are a good idea to bring attention to apps on the Play Store. you might discover some apps that you’ve been overlooking.