Google trades play store review search for device filter

Google has rolled out an update to the Google Play Store that's changing how users navigate app reviews. The change introduces a keyword search feature, allowing users to search through reviews of every app. However, this update also removes the option to filter reviews by device model.

Search now available, but at a cost

The new search function is accessible by tapping the magnifying lens icon below the reviews summary in the Reviews and Ratings section. You can also access it when tapping the ratings at the top of an app page and then tapping