Art Galleriav3.5.8

Released May 7, 2026Major

Android

This major update added AR artwork previews and enhanced curation tools for exhibitions and viewing rooms. A lack of post-release rating data results in a neutral impact verdict. The historical Android baseline of 3.4 remains the primary reference point until new samples arrive.

What changed

New featurePreview artworks at true size using Augmented Reality (AR) on supported devices
UXNew artwork viewing modes including list, full-width, and enhanced grid layouts
New featureBrowse, search, and curate artworks from exhibitions
New featureExplore and search artworks within viewing rooms
New featureSearch, create, and curate artwork collections directly
UXCustomise the bottom navigation bar with flexible shortcuts

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What didn't

New feature
no evidence
Zero post-update rating samples or reviews are available to validate the AR preview and curation features.
UX
no evidence
No user feedback exists to confirm the effectiveness of the new viewing modes or navigation shortcuts.
Platform
no evidence
Insufficient data prevents assessment of platform stability following the recent release.

Marlvel takeaways

Initiate monitoring of Android user reviews to validate the AR preview feature performance.
Track adoption of the customizable navigation bar to determine if the UX changes meet user needs.

Original release notes

What’s new
• Augmented Reality (AR): Preview artworks on your wall at true size on supported devices.

Recent updates
• New artwork viewing modes: Switch between list, full-width visual layout, and an enhanced grid.
• Exhibitions: Browse, search, and curate artworks from your exhibitions.
• Viewing Rooms: Explore and search artworks in viewing rooms.
• Collections: Search collections, create new ones, and curate artworks directly.
• Customise the bottom navigation bar with flexible shortcuts.