Google could soon introduce a major change to the Discover feed, according to a recent APK teardown.
Currently, Google lets users customize their Discover feed to show news and updates based on their interests. Google's Discover feed includes four cards at the top of the feed that show air quality, weather conditions, stock prices, and sports scores. However, an APK from Android Authority has revealed that Google may be adding a new card that will provide updates on new and upcoming TV shows and movies.
The code for the upcoming card was spotted in a teardown of the latest beta version of the Google app, version 13.42.37. Android Authority enabled the feature ahead of the official release, meaning they were able to capture screenshots of what the new card might look like. The card shows the movie’s title and runtime, as well as a smaller version of the movie’s poster and whether the movie is currently in theaters.
Unfortunately, Android Authority was unable to get the map to appear for a TV show. However, we can assume that the map will feature the show's image alongside the air time and location. Hopefully, Google will allow us to better customize the maps based on our location and favorite streaming services, meaning the map could show local showtimes for movies and new additions for sites like Netflix and Disney+.
Now is a great time to get more information on what’s coming to streaming services, as there are plenty of exciting shows to check out and more to come. For example, it was recently announced that The Office will be returning to Prime Video later in 2024. You can also use it to see which movies and shows are in the top 10 for sites like Netflix, even if those movies came out a while ago.
There's no doubt that it's a great time for movies, with films like Alien: Romulus marking the return of the series. Being able to quickly see when new movies and shows are released on your Google Discover page is something that should excite media fans.
It should be noted, however, that APK teardowns reveal the software codes but do not reveal when the feature will be released. So, for now, we have a list of the five best new movies to stream on your devices.