Google Play adds Ask Play app comparison and in-Gemini install links
Google announced several Play Store discovery updates: Ask Play results now include a compare option that evaluates suggested apps across details such as monetization model and connectivity, rolling out starting today. A feature called "Play in Gemini" will surface app suggestions inside Gemini conversations, with rich Play Store links for direct installs and deep links into in-app content coming soon. Google did not give a release date for Play in Gemini, saying only that it will reach all Gemini users soon. The company is also expanding Sports Topic Pages to soccer leagues including MLS, the Premier League, the Champions League, La Liga and Liga MX starting October 14, and making the Play Store adapt to car screens, a 3D space on Android XR, and large-screen apps on Googlebooks.
Putting app discovery inside Gemini chats is a step toward making Google's AI assistant a front door for app distribution.