Amazon is set to close its official app store in China, marking another step back from the Chinese market for the US tech giant. The closure comes after Amazon's announcement last year that it would also be shutting down its Kindle e-book service in the country. While the Amazon Appstore, launched in 2011 as an alternative to Google for Android users, will be discontinued, … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store to cease operations in China
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Amazon’s Hidden & Functional App Store Gets Them Ousted From Google Play
In September, Amazon updated their Android app such that it was actually a completely functional app store. Flash forward to today, and it appears Google has made Amazon's signature application un-findable using search in the Play Store (though the Amazon direct link does seem to work, for now). There is a new app in its stead (we presume) called Amazon Shopping that looks … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Hidden & Functional App Store Gets Them Ousted From Google Play
Amazon Now Accepting HTML5 Apps
Amazon announced today that their App store is now compatible with HTML 5 standards, thereby making it possible for developers to submit URLs of their HTML 5 web apps and websites. This will ensure the apps and their content will reach out to the millions of Kindle Fire users, as well as customer of the Amazon App Store which has a presence in over 200 countries worldwide. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Now Accepting HTML5 Apps
Amazon to Expand Its App Store to 200 Countries
Amazon has announced that it will be expanding the Android App Store's footprint to over 200 different countries this summer. This will give customers in Canada, Brazil, Australia, and many more the ability to download and purchase apps. Developers are encouraged to submit their apps and aim them at those specific countries. This is fantastic for anyone with a Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon to Expand Its App Store to 200 Countries
Amazon Android App Store to Hit Europe This Summer
The Amazon Android App store has been a huge success for the Seattle based company. Not only does it allow people to download and install apps, but it is the ecosystem of choice for the Kindle Fire. Reports today indicate that the App Store will be opening in Europe this summer and app submissions should occur next week. All Things D has mentioned that Amazon has registered … [Read more...] about Amazon Android App Store to Hit Europe This Summer
Amazon Releases New Update to App Store – Lets You Try Apps Before You Buy Them
Amazon has just released a new version of its Android APP store that lets you try an app before you commit to the purchase. This feature is in beta and only works on select phones and tablets. This is a great new enhancement because you don't have to waste your money on a particular app, only to find out it does not suit your needs. Amazon intends on refining this cloud based … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases New Update to App Store – Lets You Try Apps Before You Buy Them
Amazon Finally Allows In-App Purchases for Kindle Fire
Amazon has followed suit from popular ecosystems like Google Play and iOS with the ability to buy things within an app. Starting today, developers will be able to add in-app purchases such as virtual currency, expansion packs, or take out subscriptions. This is not just applicable to the Amazon Kindle Fire but all apps available on the Amazon Android App store. The ability … [Read more...] about Amazon Finally Allows In-App Purchases for Kindle Fire
Developers Cashing in on the Amazon App Store
A recent report really drives home the point that Android Developers who submit their apps to the Amazon App Store tend to make more money lately than on the official Google Android Market. There were some key findings in the report that give some statistics on the actual semantics. "Of all the applications that are available in both stores, 110 applications generated at … [Read more...] about Developers Cashing in on the Amazon App Store
Amazon Appstore Available in Canada, UK and More!
The Amazon App Store has been a success in the USA during the course of the last six months. It is well known for its free app of the day, where popular paid apps are given away for free. Today the company expanded its list of supported countries, giving international customers the ability to download free and paid apps. The current list of supported countries are; Canada, … [Read more...] about Amazon Appstore Available in Canada, UK and More!