GOOGLE MODIFIES GOOGLE PLAY FOR TABLET

Google rolled out some minor changes to Google Play today in hopes they will have a big impact for tablet users looking for apps that have been designed to take advantage of the larger format available with a tablet device. First, they have changed the default view to put the “Designed for tablets” list at the top of the page when a user visits the store from their tablet device. The setting can be changed back to all apps or games if a user would prefer that look.

In conjunction with the change noted, if an app has not met the “Designed for tablets” criteria that Google has established, the app will be marked as “Designed for phones” if a user is browsing the store from their tablet device.

Google is encouraging developers to take advantage of their tablet optimization tips in the Developer Console. If any issues are listed, they have to be addressed before a developer can get the “Desigend for tablets” designation.

As is usual, it appears the change is rolling out in phases, so it may take a couple days before it shows up on your device.