Google announced for the first time, during their recent financial earnings call, that Android Developers have generated over $80 billion dollars in revenue. This figure stems from the global lifetime total from the Google Play Store and formally the Android Market. It does exclude the Chinese market, where the Google Play Services are not available. $80 billion is … [Read more...] about Android Developers have generated $80 billion in revenue
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Google Play is now renting ebooks
People who use Google Play have the ability to rent movies, television shows and a select number of digital textbooks. They have just launched a new system to rent out ebooks. There is a small section that just quietly went live last week and features around 200 titles from Open Road Media. The price ranges from $1 to $2Â and the rental period is 3 days, which is enough time to … [Read more...] about Google Play is now renting ebooks
Google Play is discounting audiobooks and ebooks for Valentine’s Day
Google Play runs discounts on audiobooks and ebooks for every major holiday and Valentine’s Day is no different. They are offering hundreds of ebooks for $5 including  Only with You by Lauren Layne, Ttyl by Lauren Myracle and The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken. Audiobooks can be purchased for $10 or less and feature titles such as  Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin, All Your … [Read more...] about Google Play is discounting audiobooks and ebooks for Valentine’s Day
These are the top audiobooks and ebooks of the year from Google Play
Google Play is a recent entrant in the audiobook space, they only got involved in it earlier this year. They have been selling ebooks a lot longer than that and are one of the more entrenched players in the industry, primarily due to the bookstore being pre-loaded on millions of Android devices. If do business with Google, the company has just released some sales data that … [Read more...] about These are the top audiobooks and ebooks of the year from Google Play
This is how you get Google Play working on Android e-readers
Earlier this year Google cracked down on devices that were not certified and blacklisted them from accessing the Google Play Store and various core services. This was done to help curb the onslaught of cheap Android phones and tablets from China, as well as custom ROMS. This whole situation also had a tremendous effect on the e-reader industry, since there are tons of players … [Read more...] about This is how you get Google Play working on Android e-readers
Google Play Star Wars Deals on Audiobooks, ebooks and comics
Google Play is running a huge one day promotion for a ton of Star Wars discounts on audiobooks, ebooks and comic books. The discounts range from $10 off to 50% off the list price, which is fairly impressive. The vast majority of all of the digital content that is available is considered canon. Close your eyes and listen to the Force with Star Wars audiobooks. Google Play has … [Read more...] about Google Play Star Wars Deals on Audiobooks, ebooks and comics
Romance Audiobooks and eBooks on Sale via Google Play
Google Play is running a Valentine's Day promotion for audiobooks and ebooks. Many steamy books are on sale for less than $5 and are compatible with your smartphone or tablet. Audiobooks normally retail anywhere between $15 and $40, but Google is offering a few hundred of them for less than $10. Romance Novels - Keep things steamy and get lost in a passion-filled fantasy … [Read more...] about Romance Audiobooks and eBooks on Sale via Google Play
These are the Top 5 Google Play Books of 2017
Google has just announced their top five books of 2017 that sold the most units on the Play Books app. What is interesting about this list is that two of the books have been around for a number of years, but have undergone a resurgence in popularity due to them receiving the movie treatment. IT by Stephen King has been in theatres for over a month already and Ernest Cline's … [Read more...] about These are the Top 5 Google Play Books of 2017
Google Play Books is offering $5 in free ebook credit
Google Play is celebrating their 5th anniversary since they abandoned the "Android Market" moniker with a promotion that is sure to resonate with people who like to read. The company is offering $5 in free credit to purchase an e-book from a dedicated list. There is a ton of bestsellers available by authors such as Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, J.D. Robb, John Grisham and hundreds … [Read more...] about Google Play Books is offering $5 in free ebook credit
Google Play is coming to Chromebooks
If you have a modern Chromebook you will soon be getting Google Play and the ability to install Android apps. Google has posted a comprehensive list of the first Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and other Chrome OS computers that will support the the new initiative. The best experience you will have with Chromebooks getting apps is if your particular model has a touchscreen. … [Read more...] about Google Play is coming to Chromebooks
Google Play is getting a redesign
Google Play will soon be getting a redesign for their Android app store for smartphones and tablet. . The new store will be divided into two main sections: Apps & Games and Entertainment. This would replace the six categories of the current Play store: Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music, Books, and Newsstand. There is no official word when this new update will be pushed … [Read more...] about Google Play is getting a redesign
Good e-Reader APK to BAR Converter is Back Online
The Good e-Reader APK to BAR converter was the worlds first online tool to easily convert Android apps over to the Blackberry format. It tremendously simplified the process for developers who wanted to take their Android apps and see how they functioned on Blackberry devices such as the Playbook, Z10 and Q10. The average person could also use this tool to download Android apps … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader APK to BAR Converter is Back Online
Google Play Unveils App Pre-Registrations
Google is making it easier to generate buzz around an upcoming game. The company has just unveiled pre-registrations that will enable developers to post all of their pictures, descriptions and version numbers. This new feature was spotted being used by publisher Glu Media for the upcoming movie-based third person shooter Terminator Genisys: Revolution. The game is … [Read more...] about Google Play Unveils App Pre-Registrations
Google Play Developers Receive Fake Terms Violation Email
The actual content of the email varies somewhat, but a large number of Google Play Android developers have received phony notifications that their apps are violating Google terms of service. Not only that, the email informs developers that their app will be removed from the Play Store and their account likely terminated. How can you prevent this from happening? Just click the … [Read more...] about Google Play Developers Receive Fake Terms Violation Email