Google Play Store update brings live sports hub and built-in movie search

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store is adding sports carousels, richer search results, and better tablet app discovery. Search history now records suggested queries and cleans up duplicate entries automatically. Google Wallet also gets a refreshed experience for passes through Play Services.

Google is starting August with a fresh batch of Google Play system updates , and while backend patches often pass without much fanfare, this week’s drop packs a few new features you’ll actually notice. 30, the update turns the Play Store into a richer discovery hub for entertainment and sports, alongside a few subtle fixes for tablets and Google Wallet. The biggest addition is a new sports experience on the Play Store’s Apps Home.

Google is introducing league-specific carousels for major sporting events, starting with tournaments such as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Instead of hunting around for where to watch a match, you’ll be able to browse upcoming fixtures and jump straight to supported streaming providers from within the Play Store.