As previewed in March, the Google Play Store is adding a “Slide to buy” gesture to confirm Android app, book, movie, and TV show payments.
Previously, the Google Play payment sheet had a blue “1-tap buy” button at the very bottom. This has now been replaced by a “Slide to buy” pill that’s slightly taller than before.
The circular handle features two arrows to guide users, while there’s an animation prompting you the first time it’s available and an additional bounce.
Officially, Google “now requires you to slide instead of a tap on the buy button” to “prevent accidental purchases.” Purchasing already required two button taps at opposite ends of the screen, but it’s now a tap and a slide to add a little bit more friction that ultimately benefits the user.
We’re seeing this widely rolled out with version 46.5.19-31 of the Play Store. Slide to buy is live in all instances of the “Google Play” sheet, including in the Google TV app.
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