Play Books

Google Play Books Gets Beta Features for Those Who Read a Ton

Tim August 15, 2019

For anyone who fancies themselves a digital bookwork, the Play Books team is rolling out beta features you can try out right now in your own digital library of books. As of right now, there are only three features to choose from. Custom Shelves: Create shelves...

Audiobooks Apparently Coming to Google Play

Tim January 22, 2018 9

According to a banner ad that was spotted inside of Google Play, as well as an APK teardown of an updated Play Books app, audiobooks are coming to Google Play. We don't have any official details from Google yet, but the teardown provided by Android Police...

Bubble Zoom in Google Play Books is the Best Way to Read Digital Comics

Tim July 21, 2016 5

Introduced at the best time, given this week is SDCC, Google Play Books is getting a new feature exclusively for those who enjoy reading comic books on digital devices such as tablets and smartphones. Called Bubble Zoom, this feature intelligently recognizes...

Night Light Feature for Google Play Books Makes Nighttime Reading Easier on the Eyes

Tim December 15, 2015 19

Google Play Books, Mountain View's dedicated book and magazine reading app, is receiving an update via Google Play that brings a new feature called Night Light. With Night Light, Play Books will automatically adjust the amount of blue light given off from the...

Google Play Books Receive Update to Better Handle Comic Books

Tim November 12, 2015 10

In an update to Play Books from Google, enjoyers of comic books will find a new way to enjoy their reading on mobile devices. Thanks to the update, when you are viewing comic books through the Play Books app, you can turn your device to the side, allowing you...

Google Intros Literata Font for Play Books Users

Tim May 18, 2015 32

Google introduced a new font for Play Books users this morning, which should soon be available for all to enjoy. The font is called Literata, made for those who intend to do a lot of reading on their smartphone or tablet, according to Google's tweet. As of...

Google App Update Wednesday: Maps, Camera, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, and So Damn Many More

Kellen December 17, 2014 38

You probably already realized this, since we wrote up three Google apps with updates before noon, but yes, today is Wednesday and that means Google is unleashing new goodies upon us. Below, we have compiled a list of some of the updates that have already...

Google Reveals Redesigned Play Books App Optimized for Nonfiction

Kyle October 30, 2014 17

The deluge of Google app updates shows no sign of abating. Today, Google announced a major update for Play Books that features a redesigned reading experienced "optimized for nonfiction books." Scott Dougall, director of product management for Google Play...