The 2013 edition of the Google I/O Conference may not have been about fancy hardware launches or even a new iteration of Android (both of which were hotly anticipated), but that does not mean there weren't any important or interesting announcements made. There is the very interesting new feature that Google launched aimed primarily at the educational sector. Google Play for … [Read more...] about Google Play for Education Launched
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Google Play Games Revealed – Alternative to Apple Game Center
Some inquisitive sleuthing by the folks at Android Police with the Google Glass app ‘MyGlass’ codes has come up with unexpected results. The information included codes that pertain to real-time and turn-based multiplayer games. This was the biggest indication of something like Apple’s Games Center coming from Google, and is confirmed just days ahead of the Google I/O … [Read more...] about Google Play Games Revealed – Alternative to Apple Game Center
Marvel Unlimited Now Available for Android on Google Play
Marvel Unlimited is an "all-you-can-eat" subscription service that allows readers access to Marvel's enormous back catalog, starting with their first-ever comic, Marvel Comics #1. For $9.99 per month, or $59.88 per year, you can dip into their library of over 13,000 comics and read as much as you like. There are two drawbacks to Marvel Unlimited, although they are really … [Read more...] about Marvel Unlimited Now Available for Android on Google Play
Archie Comics Goes Same Day as Print on Google Play
Archie Comics just added a new platform to their digital offerings—and they are celebrating with some bargains. You can already get Archie comics via comiXology, Comics Plus, the Archie app, and the Nook store, and the graphic novels are available via Kindle and iBooks as well. Now, both single-issue comics and graphic novels are available via Google Play. Archie launched … [Read more...] about Archie Comics Goes Same Day as Print on Google Play
Google Play Video Review of the New 4.0.25 Update
Google Play will soon be pushing a brand new update to smartphones and tablets worldwide. The new update, 4.0.25, really enhances the size of app icons, movie cover art, and ebooks. Being able to look great on tablets and smartphones is a huge priority as most people are starting to gravitate towards larger screen devices. The new look of Google Play ends up giving you app … [Read more...] about Google Play Video Review of the New 4.0.25 Update
Google Play Movie App Update Now Offers Info Card
Google Play Movies has come up with an innovative pop-up option that can provide you with all sorts of great movie trivia. Thanks to a new update, the Google Play Movie app now features an info card which provides you with a short breakdown of the actor who is presently on the screen. The way it works is this: you are watching a video, but can’t exactly remember who the actor … [Read more...] about Google Play Movie App Update Now Offers Info Card
Google Play Currently Has 5 Million eBooks in Its Library
Google Play is celebrating its one year birthday today since it originally changed its entire online presence from the Android Market. Google's branding shift was mainly attributed to having apps, books, videos, magazines, and other content housed under one roof, instead of individual apps acting as a gateway. It was confirmed today that in one year the paid ebook collection … [Read more...] about Google Play Currently Has 5 Million eBooks in Its Library
New Coby Tablets Coming This March with Google Play for Apps
Coby has built a reputation on the back of its budget priced tablet devices. Now the company is into a quiet makeover of sorts in 2013 with its tablet line up. Thankfully, that is limited to the tablet’s capabilities and has left the pricing strategy unchanged. A significant development with the new crop of Coby tablets is that they come integrated with Google Play. This will … [Read more...] about New Coby Tablets Coming This March with Google Play for Apps
Mobile App Platform Snapplify Chosen as BlackBerry 10 App Partner
Snapplify, a platform that assists publishers and content creators in distributing their material as apps, announced today that it was chosen as one of the app partners at BlackBerry's recent South African launch. The solutions provider, which develops company-specific branded mobile apps, launched fifteen apps at the recent launch, including Rolling Stones SA, Popular … [Read more...] about Mobile App Platform Snapplify Chosen as BlackBerry 10 App Partner
Give the Gift of eBooks with Google Play Giftcards
Google Play has finally released giftcards that will allow customers to purchase and load the cards in retail environments and then use them to purchase apps, games, and ebooks. They will be available at Target, Radio Shack, and Gamestop within the next few weeks. There are only three tiers of denominations currently - $10, $25, and $50. Right now this is USA exclusive, with no … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of eBooks with Google Play Giftcards