Google Play Store Introduces Gemini-Powered AI Feature for App Queries

Google Play Store's new AI feature can instantly answer all your app queries

Google has started widely rolling out the Gemini-powered "Ask Play about this app" feature in the Play Store. We first spotted this functionality in an earlier APK teardown, and it's now appearing in version 46.1.39-31 of the Google Play Store. "Ask Play about this app" integrates Gemini AI directly into the Play Store, allowing users to ask specific questions about any app. For example, you can ask general questions like "How do I use this app?" or more detailed ones like "How do I report a cheater in Call of Duty?" It's a really helpful tool for users who may be unfamiliar with an app, saving them the trouble of searching for answers online. Instead, they can simply type their query into the Ask Play about this app text box, which appears just below the Install button of apps that support the feature.

The Google Play Store Can Now Answer All Your App Questions

This Overlooked Feature Made My Samsung Phone Twice as Useful Summary Google is adding an "Ask Play about this app" feature in Play Store listings using AI. Users can ask questions about app features without needing to install it. The feature is currently available on limited apps, but still has AI pitfalls in accuracy. If you've ever found yourself scrolling through an app's description in the Play Store, searching for a specific detail or just trying to figure out if it's worth a download, you're not alone. What if you could simply ask the app your questions? Well, now you can. Google is rolling out a new "Ask Play about this app" feature in the Play Store, and it's a pretty clever use of AI. It puts Gemini right there in the app listing, ready to answer your questions about features, compatibility, or anything else that's not immediately obvious from the screenshots and description. There are even some suggested questions you can tap to get started. Close Instead of wading through reviews or trying to piece together information, you can use the prompt to simply type in your query. Let's say you're wondering if a particular game has offline play, or if a photo editor supports a specific file format. Previously, you'd probably need to install the app and check for yourself or resort to a separate Google search. Now, the Play Store is effectively doing the work for you. Related This App Brings One of the iPhone's Best Features to Android Even the biggest Android diehards have to admit that iPhones have some nice features. AssistiveTouch is firmly one of them. It's that little floating button that lets you do almost anything without straining your thumb. You can get that on your Android device with a handy app. Posts Currently, the feature is available for a limited number of apps, mostly Google's own. It usually appears in the app listing, but sometimes shows up in search results as well. I was able to find it on Google Messages, Google Calendar, Google Keep, Instagram, and Apple Music. As handy as it sounds, it does still ultimately have all the same pitfalls of AI. For example, I asked if Apple Music has AI playlists, and it confidently told me it does. This is not true. All that being said, the concept appears to be a good use of AI. I've certainly downloaded many apps only to quickly uninstall them after finding out they can't do something I was looking for. App descriptions aren't always the most, well, descriptive. As long as the AI responses are generally accurate, it could be a useful addition to the Play Store, which isn't always the most helpful to begin with. Source: Android Auhtority Related The Google Play Store Has a Big Problem I manually search for apps in the Play Store all the time, but I can't remember the last time the Play Store introduced me to an app I hadn't already heard of. The store is terrible at this vitally important part of its job. Posts 10

Play Store taps Gemini for AI-powered Q&A about apps

I tried FUTO Keyboard, Gboard and Swiftkey for a month and here's how it went Summary Google is integrating Gemini into the Play Store with the "Ask Play about this app" feature. The feature uses AI to answer general app questions but struggles with specific inquiries. It also displays common app questions that you can tap to get answers quickly. Google has been integrating Gemini across all its apps and services. The Play Store might seem like the only place Google's AI chatbot was left to infiltrate. All signs pointed to this changing soon, with Google working on an AI-powered "Ask Play about this app" feature. After a few months in development, the Gemini-powered feature now seems to be rolling out to the public. Related Google greenlights $5,000 app prices on the Play Store Not open to all Posts 5 With "Ask Play about this app" functionality, you can use Gemini to ask questions about an app, like how to use it, what its key features are, and more. In my experience, you can't ask overly specific questions. For instance, when I asked if the Instagram app is optimized for tablets, Gemini failed to provide an answer. The Play Store will also display commonly asked questions below the textbox to type in queries that you can tap to get quick answers. These questions will vary based on the app's listing. For example, with WhatsApp, you might see "How do I create a group?", while for X, a question like "How do I change my username?" will appear. Close The new "Ask Play about this app" section appears separately above "What's new." Google also highlights the usage of AI with a "Created by AI" label on the bottom left. The Gemini-powered feature appears to be rolling out widely Android Authority reports that this Gemini-powered "Ask Play about this app" feature is widely rolling out with v46.1.39-31 of the Play Store. I also see the new section on some of my Android devices, running the specified Play Store version and the latest Google Play System update installed. However, it does not appear on all app listings, primarily showing up for popular apps such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Apple Music, and YouTube Music for me. This list will likely expand in the coming days and weeks. This "Ask Play about this app" feature holds promise and can help you learn about an app's capabilities before deciding whether it's worth installing. Right now, you must manually install an app to know about all its features or go through its entire Play Store listing, both of which are time-consuming.