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Google Play Store carrier billing coming to Verizon in 'the coming weeks'

By Bryan Bishop on October 18, 2012 08:08 pm + 29 comments

Earlier this year Sprint began supporting carrier billing for the Google Play Store, allowing Continue reading…
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Google releases updated Calendar app on Play Store

By Sam Byford on October 17, 2012 08:28 pm + 69 comments

Google Calendar is now available as an official app on the Play Store. It's an updated version of Continue reading…
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Chrome for Android browser ready for Intel-based RAZR i

By Ben Kersey on September 27, 2012 05:51 am + 23 comments

Chrome for Android has been updated to support Intel’s x86 processors - specifically, the Motorola Continue reading…
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Carriers and developers feed on growing Android security fears — but are they real?

By Nathan Ingraham on September 20, 2012 03:53 pm + 128 comments

It's been a common refrain from both mobile security firms and Android detractors for much of the Continue reading…
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Google announces Play Store gift cards sold through Target, GameStop, and RadioShack

By Adi Robertson on August 21, 2012 02:36 pm + 63 comments

After some leaks and rumors, Google is officially rolling out physical gift cards for the Play Continue reading…
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Google enables smart updates in Play Store, reducing app download sizes

By Louis Goddard on August 17, 2012 04:40 am + 28 comments

Google has enabled smart updates for apps in its Play Store, reports Android Police, reducing Continue reading…
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Google Play gift cards pictured in $10 and $25 denominations

By Nathan Ingraham on August 16, 2012 09:33 am + 97 comments

Just last night, we heard that Google updated its Play Store app to support wishlists and gift Continue reading…
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16GB Nexus 7 tablet back in stock on Google Play Store

By Adi Robertson on July 30, 2012 11:26 am + 83 comments

A week after selling out its stock of 16GB Nexus 7 tablets completely, Google has finally caught up Continue reading…
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Developer claims Android is 'designed for piracy from the ground up'

By Louis Goddard on July 25, 2012 02:05 pm + 343 comments

Writing in a lengthy post on his personal blog, Scottish developer Matt Gemmell has laid into Continue reading…
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First batch of Google's Nexus Q sells out one day after launch in Play Store

By Adi Robertson on July 25, 2012 01:44 pm + 175 comments

A mere day after becoming available, the first batch of Nexus Q streaming media players has sold out Continue reading…