{"id":259950,"date":"2023-11-10T06:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T11:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=259950"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:42:20","slug":"now-you-can-see-how-an-app-looks-on-your-device-before-downloading-it-from-google-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/now-you-can-see-how-an-app-looks-on-your-device-before-downloading-it-from-google-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Now you can see how an app looks on your device before downloading it from Google Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step into the Play Store\u2019s newest chapter! Google Play has unveiled a groundbreaking feature\u2014now you can see how apps will look on your device before hitting that download button. It&#8217;s like having a tailor for your apps, ensuring they fit and look fabulous on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready for a more personalized, more exciting Play Store experience!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"AppleTV+\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/b2ebcb51-1909-41c6-b6ac-2b0958b355a8\/3216486378\/apple-tv-plus-aatv.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">AppleTV+<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/google-play-store.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/google-play-store.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing user experience on Google Play: The dawn of device-specific app screenshots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Play has just unboxed a game-changer: the all-new screenshot filter feature. Imagine having the power to see how your favorite apps look on your very own device before you hit that download button. No more squinting at generic, one-size-fits-all screenshots. Now, with a magical tap, you can filter through app snapshots tailored to your device\u2014be it a trusty phone, a sleek tablet, a trendy smartwatch, or even that Chromebook or car tab that&#8217;s your go-to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play-1.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play-1-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play-1-150x119.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2023\/11\/07\/play-store-screenshots\/\">Credit<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as a personalized fashion show for apps, where each one struts its stuff in the spotlight of your specific device. Want to know if that productivity app suits your tablet vibe or if that game brings its A-game to your smartwatch? No problem! You&#8217;re just a tap away from getting the backstage pass to see exactly how these apps will pop on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t just a game for users; it&#8217;s a challenge thrown at app developers. The spotlight&#8217;s now on them to dazzle us with designs that shine across different devices. It&#8217;s not just about looks; it&#8217;s about performance. This means apps that used to be a bit wonky on your smartwatch might just step up their game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if that&#8217;s not thrilling enough, there&#8217;s more! Google Play&#8217;s added an exclusive &#8216;New&#8217; category for tablet users, a treasure trove of the freshest apps, deals, and curated lists. It&#8217;s like stepping into a trendy boutique, but instead of fashion, you&#8217;re exploring the latest in the app world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play--1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play--1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play--150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/google-play-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2023\/11\/07\/play-store-screenshots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Credit<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, next time you&#8217;re browsing the Play Store, get ready for a more personalized, more exciting experience. With these new filters, it&#8217;s not just about what the apps can do; it&#8217;s about how they&#8217;ll make your device shine. It&#8217;s like trying on clothes before buying\u2014except this time, it&#8217;s apps tailored for your favorite device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step into the Play Store\u2019s newest chapter! Google Play has unveiled a groundbreaking feature\u2014now you can see how apps will look on your device before hitting that download button. It&#8217;s like having a tailor for your apps, ensuring they fit and look fabulous on your screen. 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