Google Play

So over the years, the popularity of Android has increased drastically. With popularity comes changes. :) One of those changes is Google Play, formerly known as the Android Market. 


The Android Market was the Android version of the Nokia's Ovi Store, Apple's App Store, Windows Phone's Marketplace and Blackberry's App World.


Google Play is a combination of  music, books, apps, games as well as a cloud media player. Prior to this, the Android Market only had apps and games.


Here is a comparison of how it looked then and now:

So, as you can see not much has changed layout-wise. The only noticeable difference is the logo and the location of the search bar. 

Here is what you see when you click on learn more (which leads you to the about page):

Here, you can see a list of the 4 different things you can access on Google Play. :)


Overall, I think Google is just expanding. :) This change is a big step in the right direction and I can't wait to see what Google has up their sleeves. Not all change is bad, but most take time to settle with us. Hope all Android users like the transition. I know I do :D


Salut,
-clare