Google Play Slide to Buy Replaces 1-Tap for Safer Purchases

Google Play now uses Slide to Buy instead of 1-Tap Buy to reduce accidental purchases—here’s what to know.
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Google Play Slide to Buy Replaces 1-Tap for Safer Purchases
Google Play Slide to Buy: A Smarter Way to Confirm Purchases Google Play has officially replaced its old "1-tap buy" option with a more deliberate Google Play Slide to Buy gesture. This subtle yet meaningful change affects how users purchase apps, games, books, movies, and subscriptions on Android devices. The update began rolling out with version 46.5.19-31 of the Play Store , and many Android users are now seeing this change across the platform—including within the Google TV app .                                  Image : Google This change aims to address one of the most frequent user complaints: accidental purchases on the Google Play Store. Instead of quickly tapping a small blue button at the bottom of the screen, users are now required to slide a pill-shaped handle to confirm the transaction. By adding this extra step, Google minimizes the chances of unintended buys—something especially helpful when children are using devices or when users are distracted. Let’s break down wh…