I’m trying to use Google Play to discover new apps — one hidden feature made it far easier
I’m trying to use Google Play to discover new apps — one hidden feature made it far easier
https://www.androidpolice.com/use-google-play-discover-new-apps/
Publish Date: 2026-06-26 12:15:00
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Despite being a tech reporter, I’ve never done a great job at keeping on top of new apps.
It’s something I’ve been trying to change, and the Play Store has buried a feature that could make it easier.
While many of my tech peers have stopped relying on Google Play for apps, I’m trying to get better at discovering new Android games, ultimate productivity apps, and creative tools like photo editors or camera viewfinders.
For ages, I have been frustrated by the lack of one simple feature, which is standard on other software storefronts. Why doesn’t the Google Play Store have a wishlisting feature, so I can make a list of apps I’ll want to try in the future?
However, after several weeks of keeping a Notes app list of prospective downloads, I discovered that the Play Store has this function. It’s just more buried than it should be.
Where the wishlist should be, there’s the less useful option to install an app on other devices.
Now I’ve found how to use the Play Store wishlist properly, there are loads of ways it’s boosting my app discovery.
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