Tag: play store

Microsoft Office on your Chromebook? Get ready to pay.

As more and more Chromebooks are being granted access to the Google Play Store and the millions of apps within, people are trying to activate their copy of Microsoft Office for Android. Unfortunately, they’re finding out that a subscription to Microsoft Office 365 is required, especially if your …

Google Duo coming soon, maybe…

Google have just announced that their new video calling app, Google Duo, will start a phased release globally as of today. Google Duo is a video calling app which the Mountain View headquartered company teased at their Google IO developer conference in May. Until now Google Duo still …

Android Apps coming to a Chromebook near you soon!

You know that we love our Chromebooks. Leigh uses one as his one and only computer. I have recently joined the Chromebook fray and, while I enjoy the near instant-on capability of it, one thing has always bugged me. The Chromebook apps are well, to be blunt, rubbish. Well, …

Nexus 9 available for pre-order now from Play Store

Google finally seems to be getting their shipping act together as the Nexus 9, the first tablet to come with Android Lollipop installed, is now available for pre-order at the play store. The only caveat is that the wait time is currently standing at 2-3 weeks. I know …

Play Store updated, Google+ improvements on the way

Today the team responsible for Google+ are preparing to announce their big update. Vic Gundotra, Senior VP of Social Business for Google, has been keeping us updated on preparations and there’s a Twitter hashtag of #momentsthatmatter. Not only that, but it looks like the Play Store itself is …

Plants vs Zombies 2 Now Available on Google Play

I have to admit that I am one of the few people that did not play the original Plants vs Zombies however apparently Plants vs Zombies 2 is now available on the Google Play store. The follow up to the hit game from Electronic Arts “brings the fun” …

Chrome for Android updated with Gesture Support

Google has announced an update to the stable channel of Chrome for Android which brings gesture support to the browser. According to the latest Google blog post, in Chrome for Android, you’ll be able to: Swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to quickly switch tabs. Drag vertically down …

Audioboo Android app has a revamp

Having relaunched their web platform earlier this year, social sound platform Audioboo have turned their attentions to their Android app. The app revamp means it now includes a more visually-appealing and easier to navigate user interface; it has options to download clips and listen to audio offline; the …

Update: Nexus 4 available to purchase once again – Now in UK!

The issues surrounding Google’s flagship Android Jellybean-touting handset are well documented. Google and LG have blamed each other for the worldwide shortage and customers have been left rather angry and miffed at the lack of ability to order the cut price handset. Well, various Play stores around the …

Google begins updating Play Store

Google has begun rolling out an update to the Play Store.  The new version (3.9.16) has some rather useful updates that many people have had on their wish list for a while. If you download lots of apps then you are aware of just how frustrating it is …

Google Play Gift Cards

The Google Play Store is about to update itself. As is always the case with these updates something new always comes along. A recent APK from an updated Play Store adds a few new features to the Play Store. Vouchers and Wish Lists. Android Central have been sent …