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App spending overtook games first time ever on the App Store
App spending overtook games first time ever on the App Store
Market research firm, Sensor Tower, has released a quarterly report on spending on mobile apps and games. Their Q2 2022 Data Digest suggests ...... 18 Jul 2022 - 1 comment
Google removes popular torrent client, LibreTorrent, from Play Store because it has too many copycats
Google removes popular torrent client, LibreTorrent, from Play Store because it has too many copycats
Google has removed LibreTorrent from its Play store, as the popular torrent client from Android has too many copycats. 26 Nov 2019 - 1 comment
War between PC gaming stores: Epic promises to stop exclusives, *IF* Steam lowers its own cut
War between PC gaming stores: Epic promises to stop exclusives, *IF* Steam lowers its own cut
During the past year, the Pc gaming giants have been fighting to dominate the gaming marketplace sector. The war started when Epic Games' got ...... 27 Apr 2019
Google makes 'try without downloading' Instant Apps public
Google makes 'try without downloading' Instant Apps public
There aren't many more important upgrades coming to Google's app store than what the company calls Android Instant Apps. Unveiled first time ...... 19 Oct 2017 - 1 comment
Google matches Apple's new subscription and revenue share policies
Google matches Apple's new subscription and revenue share policies
Earlier, we reported that Apple was making major changes to its App Store policies, and it appears that Google is matching and exceeding those changes for the Google Play Store. 09 Jun 2016
Apps: Google Play saw many more downloads but Apple made all the money
Apps: Google Play saw many more downloads but Apple made all the money
According to App Annie, the Google Play Store saw 100 percent more downloads than Apple's App Store, but Apple made 75 percent of the industry's revenues. 22 Jan 2016 - 1 comment
Microsoft's new Android app will try to make your conversion to Windows Phone easier
Microsoft's new Android app will try to make your conversion to Windows Phone easier
If you were considering switching from Android to Windows Phone, Microsoft has got you covered. 22 Nov 2015
Google starts new Google Play 'Free App of the Week'
Google starts new Google Play 'Free App of the Week'
Google has quietly launched a new Free App of the Week program, and the first app is available now in the Family section. 15 Jun 2015
Fake Minecraft 'scareware' apps found on Google Play
Fake Minecraft 'scareware' apps found on Google Play
Useless 'Minecraft' apps promising cheats and other materials on the Google Play store were actually laced with scareware warnings about non-existent viruses. 25 May 2015 - 1 comment
Google offers $6 in free credit to Chromecast owners
Google offers $6 in free credit to Chromecast owners
Google has started offering Chromecast owners $6 in Google Play credit. 08 Feb 2015 - 2 comments
Google reveals top apps in 2014 'Best Stuff of the Year'
Google reveals top apps in 2014 'Best Stuff of the Year'
Google has unveiled their Google Play ‘best stuff of the year’ report for 2014, showing off the most downloaded and most popular apps of the year. 12 Dec 2014
Nokia N1 has some obstacles to overcome
Nokia N1 has some obstacles to overcome
So, Nokia finally made its return to consumer business with the introduction of Nokia N1 Android tablet. Device is priced aggressively and doesn't ...... 18 Nov 2014 - 1 comment
LG G Watch R now available via Google Play
LG G Watch R now available via Google Play
The under-the-radar Android Wear-based LG G Watch R is now available via the Google Play Store after having been available only through AT&T. 07 Nov 2014 - 1 comment
Sony SmartWatch 3 now live in the Google Play Store
Sony SmartWatch 3 now live in the Google Play Store
We didn't have a set release date for the new Sony Smartwatch 3 - the first from the company to use Android Wear, but at least now the launch seems imminent. 19 Oct 2014
Google Play now accepts PayPal payments, expands carrier billing support
Google Play now accepts PayPal payments, expands carrier billing support
Google has revealed new updates to its Google Wallet payment system, including the addition of PayPal support. 16 May 2014
Google refunds Android users of Fake AV app
Google refunds Android users of Fake AV app
Google has given a refund to Android users after a paid Anti-Virus app in the Google Play store was shown to do nothing. 25 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Nest smart thermostat now available through Google Play Store
Nest smart thermostat now available through Google Play Store
Earlier this week, Google made their smart thermostat Nest available for sale via the hardware Play Store. 25 Apr 2014
Google survey app pays Google Play credits to users
Google survey app pays Google Play credits to users
The Google Opinion Rewards app on Google Play will reward users for filling out periodic surveys with Google Play credits that can be used in the store. 07 Nov 2013 - 1 comment
Google Play has more downloads than Apple's App Store, but only half the revenue
Google Play has more downloads than Apple's App Store, but only half the revenue
A report into the state of the major smartphone and tablet app marketplaces - the App Store and Google Play - has found that Google Play edged the Apple store by volume but lags far behind in revenue. 03 Nov 2013 - 1 comment
Android activations pass 900 million
Android activations pass 900 million
Google revealed at the I/O 2013 conference that there has been more than 900 million Android devices activated so far. 15 May 2013 - 4 comments
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