Windows 11 will be a new update available this fall and one of the most exciting developments is the Microsoft Store. It is undergoing a total redesign and it will support Android apps. The apps will run natively on Windows 11 and will be downloadable from Amazon’s App Store, which has its own section.Microsoft says it’s using Amazon’s App Store to bring Android apps to … [Read more...] about Windows 11 will support Android apps
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Google is lowering their 30% cut on Audiobooks and Ebooks
Google takes 30% from in-app transactions from developers, which makes it unviable for low margin items such as audiobooks or ebooks. Lots of people make it work, but the revenue per transaction is really small. This is all going to change, Google is going to lower their cut from 30% to 15%, in exchange for supporting certain platforms and features.The Play Media Experience … [Read more...] about Google is lowering their 30% cut on Audiobooks and Ebooks
Android users will be able to turn off app tracking by end-2021
With Apple setting the ball rolling on making privacy almost uncompromisable for iOS users with its App Tracking Transparency feature, Google too has announced something similar that would make Android users off bound of advertisers.The feature, though similar in scope to that of Apple's App Tracking Transparency differs a bit when it comes to the actual … [Read more...] about Android users will be able to turn off app tracking by end-2021
Here are the best features of Android 12
The new Android 12 version is here, well sort of, at least. To put things in the right perspective, Google announced Android 12 at its recently concluded IO 2021 event and is currently available to download as a beta version in some select smartphone devices. The fully polished thing should be with us later in the year, like around the September - October window. This means … [Read more...] about Here are the best features of Android 12
Android e-readers will soon receive new transparency reports
Apple released new privacy controls on apps with iOS 14.5, which means that users can opt out of tracking. Google says that it is going to implement a similar system that will help people understand the data an app collects or shares, if that data is secured, and additional details that impact privacy and security. It is set to launch next year, and will be available on Google … [Read more...] about Android e-readers will soon receive new transparency reports
Google’s new App Install Optimization feature aims for quicker app installations
Towards its objective of making Android apps leaner and meaner than what they already are, Google is set to introduce 'App install optimization' techniques which it claims will speed up the app installation process by several notches.Google though said it is going to be an optional process, and when you opt in, certain usage data is going to be collected to find out which … [Read more...] about Google’s new App Install Optimization feature aims for quicker app installations
Samsung A7 Tablet is better than the Amazon Fire
Amazon and Samsung are pretty well the only two companies that are still developing Android tablets and the new Samsung A7 looks to be a winner. It features a 10.4 inch display with a resolution of 2000x1200 and the design is similar to Apple tablets. Underneath the hood is a Snapdragon 662, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, but if you want to maximize how much stuff you … [Read more...] about Samsung A7 Tablet is better than the Amazon Fire
Amazon Music now includes Podcasts
Amazon Music is now hosting podcasts and inviting podcasters to submit their feeds to the platform. This will allow anyone with Amazon Music account or a Prime Music subscription to be able to listen to podcasts. Popular shows such as Crime Junkie, What A Day, Radiolab, Revisionist History, Planet Money, Ear Hustle, Disgraceland, and Stuff You Should Know, Real Dictators and … [Read more...] about Amazon Music now includes Podcasts
Ebook revenue increased by 25% in July 2020
Ebook revenue in the United States are up 25.0% for the month of July 2020 as compared to July 2019 and the format generated $103.7 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebooks were up 14.2%, coming in at $652.9 million for the first seven months of 2020. Notably, ebook revenues in the Children’s and YA category saw a 76.4% jump during the month, coming in at $11.6 million. On a … [Read more...] about Ebook revenue increased by 25% in July 2020
Kindle for Android can now permanently delete ebooks
Amazon has added functionality to delete Kindle books right from your Android smartphone and tablet. This will allow you to completely delete ebooks that you no longer want on your device, or sampes you downloaded years ago. All you need to do is visit your library and long press on the cover art and it will give you a confirmation if you want to remove it or not.The update … [Read more...] about Kindle for Android can now permanently delete ebooks
Good e-Reader Android App Store and E INK Store Updated
For the first time in almost two years the Good e-Reader App Store and Good e-Reader App Store for E INK has received an update. This brings support for Google Android 9, Android 10 and the upcoming Android 11, which is coming out this fall.One of the big problems with the two App Stores on modern devices is that apps would not download and say you are outside of a WIFI … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Android App Store and E INK Store Updated
Google Read Along helps kids read books during the pandemic
Google Read Along is a new Android app that is geared towards elementary students. There is a reading buddy that will listen to your child read out loud and offer them help if they start to struggle with a word of phrase. To keep kids engaged and monitor their progress, the app challenges them to word games for the chance to win in-app rewards between readings.Google has … [Read more...] about Google Read Along helps kids read books during the pandemic
