ay Store version 4.8.20 brings a hoard of tweaks

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Published 4 Jun 2014

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A new version of the ay Store is starting to roll out to devices, with a hful of useful, if small, changes in tow. From simplified permissions to the addition of yl as a payment option, the latest version of the ay Store is better than ever. 

detailed the new way the ay Store displays permissions to the user, it’s definitely a more straightforward implementation. Take a look at the two screenshots below.

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The old ay permissions (left) next to new, simplified layout (right).

rmissions are now easier to read, in that they no longer go into specific detail as to what a certain application may have access to. The person downloading the application can view the exact permissions by going into the Additional Information section on the application’s ling page under View details. Now, permissions are grouped together with generalized descriptions, such as Identity, cation, Contacts/Calendar.

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A simpler way to display permissions isn’t the only change in the latest version, a wealth of new interface tweaks are also found here as well. The, update (un)install buttons are now larger, new headers now adorn TV show, music artists, user profiles within the app. 

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ssibly the best improvement in the latest version of the ay Store is the addition yl as a payment option. ile the store isn’t in short supply of payment options, yl is definitely a welcome service to see. 

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The latest version of the ay store is one of the biggest updates we’ve seen in some time. ile the new user interface tweaks are nice, the addition of yl as a payment method the simplified permissions are really what make the update special.