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Google Play Store Introduces New Shop Devices Option in India
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:55
Google Play Store Introduces New Shop Devices Option in India
- •Google is rolling out a new 'Shop devices' option in the Play Store for users in India to easily find Pixel phones, watches, and earbuds.
- •The feature can be accessed via the account switcher in the Play Store, acting as a shortcut that redirects users to the Google Store to complete purchases.
- •In India, the lineup includes devices such as the Pixel 10a, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
- •Pricing for the Indian market includes Rs 55,999 for the Pixel 10a, Rs 89,999 for the Pixel 11, and Rs 1,86,999 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold with regular retail pricing.
- •Device availability varies by region, with products like Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra appearing in the Shop devices section in other markets.
Key Questions Answered
Users can access the new 'Shop devices' feature through the account switcher in the Google Play Store, where they can browse available hardware and tap on a product to be redirected to the Google Store to complete their purchase.
In India, the Shop devices section features the Google Pixel 10a, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
No, the feature acts as a shortcut rather than handling purchases internally; users are redirected to the Google Store website to review details, select configurations, and finalize payments.
