So its been a year since I last posted here and there have been massive changes in the smartphone industry. Apple getting a payoff of a billion dollars in their case against Samsung; Apple releasing the iPhone 5 and iOS 6; release of the Nexus 7 tablet and the much awaited Android OS 4.1 code-named Jellybean with a slew of cool features.
I hope to cover some of these new releases in the coming weeks if I get the time, however, in the meanwhile I would like to talk about the Google Play Store and the consistent updates it has been receiving as of late.
First and foremost, Google had released a statement informing users that it will be discontinuing Google Wallet Prepaid Cards and asked users to use up the balance before the stipulated date. In accordance with the same, Google has now released a refund form for Google Wallet Prepaid Card customers which enables them to transfer any remaining balance to their Google Play Store account to be used at any other time. Nifty eh?
I hope to cover some of these new releases in the coming weeks if I get the time, however, in the meanwhile I would like to talk about the Google Play Store and the consistent updates it has been receiving as of late.
First and foremost, Google had released a statement informing users that it will be discontinuing Google Wallet Prepaid Cards and asked users to use up the balance before the stipulated date. In accordance with the same, Google has now released a refund form for Google Wallet Prepaid Card customers which enables them to transfer any remaining balance to their Google Play Store account to be used at any other time. Nifty eh?
Secondly, after the release of Google Play Store Gift cards through various retailers in the US, Google has now allowed users to add credit to their Play Store accounts via the web version of the Play Store. Credit can be purchased in denominations of $5, $10, $15, $25, and $50. Google hopes that this will help customers by allowing them to keep track of their monthly app purchases. Comments?
In addition to this change, Google has worked on releasing a new web reader for Google Play Magazines. This new reader is intended to be for desktop/laptop use as opposed to the existing setup for smartphones/tablets. The new web reader features a two-pane system that breaks content up into individual articles, columns, and features to make it easier to get to what’s important to you in a given issue. You can also view two pages per page-turn if you want. Nevertheless, Google is intent on delivering the absolute best experience it can of the Google ecosystem to its users. Whether you use your smartphone, a tablet, or prefer the more traditional desktop experience Google wants to make it an enjoyable experience. (Content courtesy: http://www.droiddog.com)
Finally, a Play Store app also allows you to remove apps from the All Apps list under My Apps. Additionally, Google will also be bundling a wishlist for apps as well as a malware scanner, the first of its kind that will allow you to a) Inspect every app you've already downloaded and b) feature a doorman style blocker that will warn you if an app is suspicious.
Update: the new version of the Play Store also includes a wish list feature enabling consumers to place those pricey apps on their wishlist to be gifted to them by near and dear ones ;)
The updated Play Store is now rolling out to all users and should be completed over the next couple of weeks.
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Update: the new version of the Play Store also includes a wish list feature enabling consumers to place those pricey apps on their wishlist to be gifted to them by near and dear ones ;)
The updated Play Store is now rolling out to all users and should be completed over the next couple of weeks.
Leave your comments here and if you like, you can also follow me on twitter @ jds1ngh
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