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Google pushing out Play Store redesign with easily accessible navigation bar
August 17, 2025
One of the most annoying things about today’s smartphones is that the screens are simply too big for many people. This makes it difficult to reach UI elements if you don’t have massive hands. Thankfully,Googleis making things a little easier with its latestPlay Storeredesign.
Reddit userb_boogey_xlspotted the tweaked Play Store UI, showing a navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. This makes it easier for users to quickly access the games, apps, movies/TV, and books section. Check out the screenshot below.
We’re glad to see Google adopt a bottom navigation bar in its app, and hopefully we see more Google apps offer this option. But the Mountain View firm isn’t the only company making UI changes with larger screens in mind.
Samsung‘sOne UIAndroid skin is specifically designed for one-handed use, bringing a navigation bar to the bottom of its phone screens as well. We’ve also seen the likes ofHuawei,Xiaomi, andSamsungimplement a one-handed mode, which effectively reduces the screen size to bring things within reach. But another approach, like the aforementioned bottom navbars and buttons, would certainly be welcome on these devices.
Hopefully we see more Android OEMs improve one-handed operation, because it would definitely make life a lot easier for those who don’t have gigantic mitts.
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