Just like the current Google Play Store, it allowed you to search for apps and download them to your device. As the popularity of Android smartphones grew, Google expanded its business by offering users more than just apps.
You had the option of buying music, e-books, as well as movies. You could, for example, buy and download an e-book and just read it on your PC. To avoid confusion, Google decided to rebrand the Android Market.
In , Google Play was launched. Along with the new name, the design of the store changed as well. The main idea behind the new look was to put more emphasis on other available content such as e-books, and music, and not just on apps.
Whereas the Android Market had small tabs for e-books, music, and other content on top, Google Play made them bigger and placed them front and center, which is still the case today. When Google Play launched, it made its way to Android smartphones running Android 2. Export Restrictions. You agree to comply with all applicable U. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use. General Legal Terms. Android Market Terms of Service 1.
Introduction 1. Your Use of Android Market 3. Automatic Updates 5. Export Restrictions 6. Indemnification 7. Termination 8. General Legal Terms Google went with a "tile" theme, similar to what you'd see on a Windows Phone. Apps, books, and movies are organized nicely, and swiping left and right gives you more options to sort your searches by category or subject.
The downside: Searching for apps still stinks. We couldn't even find the new Videos app that lets you rent movies from the Market. Instead, we had to find the link from Google's blog post about the new Market.
Along with the new design, the Market now has access to Google's bookstore and video rental service. It's rolling out the update to phones running Android 2. If you're impatient, you can direct your phone's browser here and download it now. Warning: The download worked for us on our Nexus S , but try at your own risk.
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