Google Play
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Google Play, formerly known as Android Market, is a digital distribution service operated and developed by Google. It serves as the official app store for devices running on the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications developed with the Android software development kit (SDK) and published through Google. Google Play also serves as a digital media store, offering music, books, movies, and television programs.
History[edit | edit source]
Google Play was launched on March 6, 2012, bringing together the Android Market, Google Music, and the Google eBookstore under one brand. The service was introduced to provide a unified digital content experience for Android users.
Services[edit | edit source]
Google Play offers several services, including:
- Google Play Store: The primary store for Android apps and games.
- Google Play Books: A digital bookstore offering a wide range of e-books.
- Google Play Music: A music streaming service and online music locker (discontinued in December 2020).
- Google Play Movies & TV: A service for purchasing and renting movies and TV shows.
- Google Play Newsstand: A digital newsstand for magazines and news publications (merged into Google News in 2018).
Features[edit | edit source]
Google Play provides various features to enhance the user experience:
- Google Play Protect: A security feature that scans apps for malware and other threats.
- Family Library: Allows family members to share purchased apps, games, movies, TV shows, and books.
- Google Play Pass: A subscription service offering access to a curated collection of apps and games without ads or in-app purchases.
Developer Console[edit | edit source]
The Google Play Developer Console is a platform for developers to publish and manage their apps on Google Play. It provides tools for app analytics, user feedback, and monetization options.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Android (operating system)
- App store
- Digital distribution
- Google Play Music
- Google Play Books
- Google Play Movies & TV
- Google Play Newsstand
- Google Play Protect
- Google Play Pass
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