Apple is making some updates to the App Store with its iOS 17.2 software, which is in beta testing, and a new focus on app categories.
The Apps section of the App Store has a new top navigation bar that allows users to scroll through different app categories, including Entertainment, Education, Photos & Videos, Music, and Navigation. Categories reflect the categories at the bottom of the Apps section of the (Browse Categories) menu.
The Games section also has a list of similar categories such as Puzzle, Casual, Racing, Indie, Simulation, Casino, Adventure, etc. These also reflect the categories at the bottom of the (Games) tab.
Tap one of the categories listed under (Apps) or (Games) to see the apps in that category. Apple previously offered this type of top bar navigation option for Apple Arcade, but it has now been extended to other “App Store” sections as well.
Apple is also mirroring the “Browse Categories” design first introduced in the “Apple Arcade” tab. Each category becomes a card with detailed icons. Before iOS 17, categories were just lists of text with simpler icon designs.
iOS 17.2 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be generally available in December.
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