According to Google, price ranges for in-app purchase will be listed on their detail pages within the Play store --including those fees payable for virtual products and subscriptions. Recent changes had already indicated whether in-app purchases were present within each title, but this takes it a thankful step further. I expect reactions to this change will be mixed. In … [Read more...] about Google Adding Transparency to In-App Purchase Prices
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Google Offers 2-Hour Refund Window for Paid Apps
In the beginning, Google gave users a full 24-hours to regret an app purchase. In 2010, they updated their policy such that users only had 15-minutes to change their minds (which is a little tight, especially if you like to shop on your desktop and have apps downloaded onto your device from there --this method of shopping can add a few extra minutes to complete installation). … [Read more...] about Google Offers 2-Hour Refund Window for Paid Apps
Google Play Movies & TV Adds Offline Playback for iOS
Google Play users on Android have had the ability to save television shows and movies for offline viewing for a while now, but thanks to a new update, iOS users can experience the same convenience. Whether you are frequently on-the-go and find yourself away from an Internet connection or suffer with slow download speeds, being able to save content for later is extremely … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies & TV Adds Offline Playback for iOS
Study: Smartphone Users Aren’t Downloading Apps
According to a recent study conducted by ComScore, nearly two-thirds of US smartphone users aren't downloading any new apps. Their research uncovered that only 7% of smartphone users accounted for almost half of the new apps being downloaded. Fortunately for a few app developers, these results cannot be interpreted to mean that we aren't using apps. Over half of users are … [Read more...] about Study: Smartphone Users Aren’t Downloading Apps
Google Prepares for Subscription Music Service Launch
Rumours have swirled for several months now that suggest Google is readying to launch a You-Tube branded subscription music service. New details tell us that this service will be called YouTube Music Key. It is a little confusing of course, because the tech giant already has their Google Play All Access service --though all signs point to the two being joined. Features of … [Read more...] about Google Prepares for Subscription Music Service Launch
Meaning of Free Apps Changing in Europe
Every person with a smartphone or tablet has experienced the frustration of a free (but not so free) app; you download it, you install it, you go to run it... and find that it's so bogged down with ads and purchase options that it's nearly impossible to use. In North America, many classify these apps as being Freemium. Beginning in September, Google has reached an agreement … [Read more...] about Meaning of Free Apps Changing in Europe
Tinder Updated For Wearables
The great news is that you can now cross 'finding a date' off the list of tasks you wished you could complete from the comfort and convenience of your wrist. Tinder has released an update that optimizes their addictive dating app for use on wearable devices --so you can now find the next love of your life (anonymously) from nearly any device you choose. With Tinder loaded up … [Read more...] about Tinder Updated For Wearables
Samsung Renames App Store to Galaxy Apps
Samsung has had their own app store for quite some time, but now instead of carrying the "Samsung Apps" label, it is called "Galaxy Apps." It may seem like a trivial change, but with the company diversifying their product line to include both Tizen and Android devices, a single Samsung app store couldn't accommodate both. Rebranding isn't the only change Samsung has in store … [Read more...] about Samsung Renames App Store to Galaxy Apps
Google Play Games Unifies Gaming on All Devices
Mobile gamers rejoice: Google Play Games was not left out of the spotlight yesterday at Google's annual I/O conference. With several enhancements and additions, Google plans to take gaming to a whole new level (as well as rivaling all of the good things that Apple had to announce with their upcoming iOS update). First on the list was the new Games Profile: behaving as a … [Read more...] about Google Play Games Unifies Gaming on All Devices
Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Audiobooks.com, the streaming and downloading audiobook service for fans of the format, announced its new dedicated romance app that will put bestselling steamy titles in one easily found location. This app, available currently only for iOS, will contain thousands of new titles and best sellers, and a large and growing selection of audiobooks to choose from. Authors like … [Read more...] about Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS