Apps for kids getting their own sections on the Google Play store, plus pages for Peppa Pig, Frozen, Star Wars and other brands

Google has launched new features for its Google Play store to make it easier for parents to find Android apps, games and videos for children.

They include a “Family” filter for the store’s apps, games and movies & TV sections; the ability to browse apps by age range plus a new system of “star badges” to display age ratings; and dedicated pages on the store for popular kids’ brands.

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