Google Play is the company's attempt to link all of its content under a single banner, replacing the formerly separate Android Market, Google Music, Google Books and its video offerings. The company is trying to move away from revenue based solely on advertising, but has previously had problems getting people to pay for content on Android.
Google Play accepting paid app submissions from four new seller countries
Google Play has expanded its market reach to four new seller countries, opening its doors to app developers in the Czech Republic, Israel, Mexico, and Poland.
Google adds Play Store to the top navigation bar
A link to the Google Play Store now appears in the black Google bar that runs along the top of the company's products.
Google Play bug causes false Russian email app update to appear on some Samsung Android devices (updated)
However, every single Android app has an app name that identifies it on the Android system, in this case the "unique" name is com.seven.Z7, which is Samsung's email app. What appears to have happened is that Russian developer OJSC Mobile Telesystems gave that unique identifier to its "МТС Мобильная Почта" app, and so these Samsung devices were tricked into thinking it was an update to Samsung's email client. Since Google Play allows for automatic updating of all apps, it was installed on many devices.
The Google Play problem: paying for 'Angry Birds' with battery life instead of money
Google Play hasn't made money for Android developers based on paid apps, but can it?
Google Play may get movie purchases, says CNET
CNET is reporting that Google may bring movie purchase to Google Play under pressure from movie studios who want to promote sales over rentals moving forward.
Google Music has daily streaming limit, but most users won't ever reach it
The music portion of Google Play has a daily streaming limit, but Google says that most users won't ever reach it.
Google Play Android app updated with sortable reviews
The Google Play store app for Android has been updated to version 3.5.15. The update introduces some review sorting options that we first saw in the web app in December. There is also a new "All" apps screen that will show you everything you've ever downloaded, whether or not you currently have it installed.
Google Play update appears to fix broken Market links on Motorola devices
A new version of Google's Play app for Android appears to fix the broken Android Market links that were reported on some Motorola devices yesterday.
Google Play update breaks Market links on some Motorola devices
Users of Android devices with Motorola's Blur skin are reporting that Google's Play store revamp is causing Android Market links in the OS to break.
Google Play to get magazines and audiobooks?
Magazines and audiobooks may be next in line for Google Play, as the company seeks to expand its content offering. The Help page for Google Play has empty sections for "Audio books" and "Magazines and journals", suggesting they may well be added to the Play store soon.
Hello, Google Play: Google launches sweeping revamp of app, book, music, and video stores
Goodbye Android Market, hello Google Play Store
