Google has recently updated its apps to Material Design 2.0, and the Play Store seems to be one of the next to benefit from the treatment. 9to5Google and one of our informants discovered the new interface in the latest version by activating a feature indicator, which indicates that the software is about to get a makeover.

The new interface conforms to the Google Material Design 2.0 guidelines, with more rounded elements and a lower bar. As in the previous version, this one offers quick access to Games, Movies and TV shows and Books, but has removed the Music shortcut. The underlying sections always appear at the top of the screen but have now lost their icons. The top search bar has also been revamped because it is now more complete and reads "Search Apps and Games / Books / Movies and TV" instead of the Google Play logo, which makes it easier to identify the section that you are browsing. Finally, when you browse a list, the More button has been replaced by an arrow, which frees space on the screen and makes it less cluttered.

When viewing an application page, the focus is on what matters. As such, the installation button now extends across the entire width of the screen, with less relevant information, such as category and tags, appearing under the screenshots. ;screen. The progress bar has also been replaced by a circle around the application's icon that fills up at the end of the download. Finally, an Authorizations shortcut has been added to the Installed tab under My Apps & Games, making it easier to see which software has access to what.

We'll keep you posted as soon as this new design is presented to users.