Many people who want to buy an e-reader want to install their favorite apps and this is normally done with Google Play. There are a copious amount of ebook readers that run Android, but are either locked down or do not support sideloading it. The only alternative is to install a 3rd party market. What are the e-readers that support Google Play out of the box?There are a … [Read more...] about What e-readers have Google Play?
Android News
How E-Readers can benefit from the Android 12 Go Edition
Google released the Android 10 Go edition which it said is primarily aimed at budget smartphones with limited hardware capabilities. The Go edition promises zippy performance even though it lacks the more lofty features of the full Android version. That said, the basics haven't been compromised with, which includes privacy and security.Meanwhile, another device segment that … [Read more...] about How E-Readers can benefit from the Android 12 Go Edition
New Google app will enable Android games to run natively on Windows devices
Windows PC users will soon be able to play Android games on their devices, The Verge reported. This is being made possible thanks to a new Google Play Games app currently being developed which will make it possible for Android games to be played on the Windows platform. What is significant with the development is that the app is being developed entirely by Google and not in a … [Read more...] about New Google app will enable Android games to run natively on Windows devices
New Google Play Book widget to have audiobook progress bar
Google announced its Android widget for Google Play Books has been revamped. Rather, it is an entirely new widget that Google is introducing that will go on to replace the current one. The widget in its present form has a dismal feel to it with almost zero appeal. The books remain stacked in a vertical or diagonal orientation with almost no information about the … [Read more...] about New Google Play Book widget to have audiobook progress bar
Google Chrome adds a new ‘Follow’ feature for RSS updates on Android
Google is currently rolling out a new feature called 'Follow' for Android users. The news was shared with the public by the company's own Adrienne Porter Felt, an engineering director for Google Chrome. It is similar to the RSS feed aggregator called Google Reader that was run by Google back in 2005.Much like Google Reader, the new Follow feature allows users to follow … [Read more...] about Google Chrome adds a new ‘Follow’ feature for RSS updates on Android
Windows 11 will support Android apps
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
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
