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Updated · BetaNews · Aug 25

Google Rolls Out Play Store 52.9 App Bundles as Play Services 26.33 Adds Googlebook Access

Updated

Updated · BetaNews · Aug 25

Google Rolls Out Play Store 52.9 App Bundles as Play Services 26.33 Adds Googlebook Access

1 articles · Updated · BetaNews · Aug 25

Play Store v52.9 adds App Bundles, letting users install curated sets of complementary apps immediately after downloading one app on Google Play.
Google framed the feature as a discovery and engagement tool, aiming to surface apps and games that users might otherwise miss.
Play services v26.33 also lets Googlebook users access their phone apps, extending cross-device functionality in the same rollout.
The update package adds large-screen app recommendation chips, in-Ask Play video highlights, stronger Play Protect detection, and audiobook samples on the apps home page.

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