Google Play Store gets new ‘Ask Play’ chatbot as Gemini starts recommending apps

Google is adding Gemini-powered app and game recommendations to the Play Store on web and Android.

A new Ask Play chatbot will help users search with highlights and smarter discovery tools.

Play Games Sidekick is expanding with an in-game overlay for tips, rewards, achievements, and social features.

The changes were announced around Google I/O and deepen AI across app discovery and gameplay.