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by Richard Devine
May 15, 2013
Hugo Barra just took to the stage in San Francisco at Google I/O 2013, and the first thing he talked about was some extremely impressive statistics for Google Play.
Google Play has now s...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 13, 2013
Direct links to the Play Store make music buying easier
TuneIn Radio has just released an update to its streaming radio service that lets users quickly find and purchase the music they're li...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 13, 2013
The early pilot program expands to let all developers respond to issues directly and in public
Google is working to make the Play Store reviews system a little more constructive today by expa...
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by Sean Brunett
May 05, 2013
I’m a huge music fan and I tend to enjoy all genres. If you’re not fond of much of the music today that is too often full of auto-tune and artificial sound, I have a recommendation for y...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 03, 2013
Barnes and Noble team up with Google, will significantly increase the availability of apps for both Nook HD tablets
While the Barnes & Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ each have access to the B&am...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 26, 2013
Facebook had been confusing users with unsolicited 'beta' updates outside the app store
Google recently changed its Google Play Developer Program Policies to prevent applications from us...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 25, 2013
Google proactively scanning apps uploaded to Google Play for tablet compatibility, provides feedback to developers in real-time
Google has added a new tablet optimization tips page to the develo...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 25, 2013
Iron Man 3 flies his way to Android, grab it for free from Google Play
Gameloft has published Iron Man 3 to Google Play this morning, bringing the Marvel hero to life on your Android phone or ta...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 21, 2013
Sometimes a big number is just... a big number
The new "love it or hate it" app out there, Facebook Home, has surpassed a pretty notable milestone in the Play Store today: 500,000 inst...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 16, 2013
Tablet screenshots will now show in Play Store listings for users browsing on that device
The official Android Developers Blog has just put up a post explaining to app developers guidelines for ...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 10, 2013
Win a Nexus 4, 7, 10, or $10 in Play Store bucks
If you like free stuff, Google has some great news: it is giving away ten Nexus 10 tablets, seven Nexus 7 tablets, and (you g...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 09, 2013
Google's content portal gets a lighter, brighter visual refresh
Following some recent leakage, it seems the new look Google Play Store app is finally official. Google has just announced that...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 03, 2013
"What's this song?" working in Google Now as well
Google's Sound Search, which lets users identify music tracks and artists by letting their phone listen to them, is branching ...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 03, 2013
Headphones with line mic, charger and microUSB cable now available separately
Google has launched three new accessories for the Nexus 4 through the Google Play devices store. Well -- of the thre...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 27, 2013
Developers who spend time to make apps that look great on a tablet get a shout-out from Google on a new page at the Google Play site.
Google has put up a page at Google Play that focuses on apps...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 21, 2013
Google is in the process of activating their gift card program in Canada, and codes are now redeemable via the web for a number of users. We gave it a shot ourselves, and as you can see Rene...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 13, 2013
Google has removed several ad-blocking apps from Google Play this afternoon, and sent letters to the developers explaining that they were breaking one of the rules. Section 4.4 of the Play store dev...
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 08, 2013
Google Play has turned one year old, and although it kicked off the celebration slowly on day 1 the flood gates are now open to hundreds of deals across the store. There are special deals now for TV...
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by Alex Dobie
Mar 06, 2013
There've been plenty of hints at Google Play gift cards landing in the UK since shortly after the U.S. launch. Today, on the service's first birthday, Google has announced that UK consumers ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 05, 2013
The rebranding of Android Market to Google Play happened just one year ago today, and to celebrate Google is offering discounts, gift cards and exclusive in-game content. The deals range from free b...
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by Sean Brunett
Mar 05, 2013
Google Play gift cards appear to be finally available in the United Kingdom, as they've been spotted in Tesco. We first got wind back in December of the UK redemption page going live, but no oth...
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by Richard Devine
Mar 03, 2013
The Google Play gift card saga continues to roll for eager potential UK based customers, with this latest information appearing on the Google Play support pages. There's no telling at the moment...
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by Andrew Martonik
Feb 26, 2013
As part of its new Google+ sign-in initiative that went live today, Google pushed a silent update to the Google Play Services app to support the new feature, which also brought along a new app calle...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 21, 2013
The Chromebook Pixel is real, and really expensive. It's been rumored for a few weeks, and just yesterday we heard from the WSJ and one of their people close to the matter about a touchscre...
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by Alex Dobie
Feb 06, 2013
Long available on iOS, UK TV network Channel 4 has finally gotten around to releasing its 4oD streaming app on Android. Similar to rival offerings from the BBC and ITV, the 4oD app allows UK-based u...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 30, 2013
Update: Whoops. Koush sends word that Carbon wasn't quite ready to go when we posted and that the folks in the forums spotted it early. It's now "live" live, so make sure you have ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 29, 2013
Go. Buy. Now. Before it's too late.
16GB Nexus 4 at Google Play
8GB Nexus 4 at Google Play
Thanks, Jeremy!
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 24, 2013
Good news for those in Australia looking to save some money in the run up to Australia Day. The Australian Google Play Store is right now offering discounts on Australian-made apps, games and movies...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 24, 2013
Temple Run 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the biggest games ever, is now available in Google Play. It has all the twists and turns (and monkeys) of the original, but it's been comple...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 15, 2013
Getting hold of an LG Nexus 4 through Google's official device store hasn't been an easy task. It's been two months since release day, and throughout most of that time the device ha...
