Google Play can now allow users to pre-register for upcoming app releases

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If you have ever wanted to get an alert about when an Android app is being released in the Google Play Store, app developers now have the option to let you pre-register before apps are launched. This new feature was spotted being used by publisher Glu Media for the upcoming movie-based third person shooter Terminator Genisys: Revolution.

Terminator registration

The game is already listed in the Google Play Store, and users can click on the "Pre-register" option so they can get an alert when Terminator Genisys: Revolution goes live. Users also have the option to unregister the app just in case they lose interest.

This kind of setup could help both consumers and app publishers. Users don't have to worry about missing out on when new apps are being launched, while publishers can get an idea of how much interest their apps have before they are released.

Thanks to Marc Klein for the tip!

John Callaham
John Callaham
10 Comments
  • When I click on the link it says "item not found". Fail. Posted via the Android Central App
  • I just tried it. It is working. Posted via the Android Central App
  • There is an App for that. It's called PreLanch. It only okay though. Galaxy Note 4 {Sprint Lollipop}
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  • As long as the Play Store doesn't fill up with coming soon apps that never arrive, this seems like a good idea. Posted via the AC App on my LG G3
  • I stay away from Glu Mobile games. They are one of the worse at IAP games Posted via the Android Central App
  • I keep 2 old school Glu Games around because each one can get me 30 gold coins in 30mins. Then I clear data and start over. Yes I realized a glitch and I am exploiting it. Galaxy Note 4 {Sprint Lollipop}
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  • Damn i wanted to register for Star Trek Timelines ... i hope the devs will make that possible Posted via the Android Central App
  • Thought it was PC only Posted via the Android Central App
  • Clicked the link pre-register>registered>worked perfectly Clicked unregister>worked
  • I preregistered for Game of Dice in EXP Games when a friend told me of the Beginner package giveaway! Now I'm really enjoying it. There are a lot of games that I want to try though. It's really worth the try! EXP Game is on google play too ;)