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#TBT: When the Android Market Became Google Play and We All Freaked Out a Little Bit

Kellen June 2, 2016 37

To say that Google's name change of the Android Market to Google Play just over four years ago (!) wasn't exactly welcomed with open arms out of the gate, is probably not doing the dissatisfaction and confusion enough justice. People in our comments, moments...

Google Play Celebrates Second Birthday, Hosts Sales Event on Apps, Movies, Music, and More

Eric March 4, 2014 47

It seems like it has been much longer than two years ago when the Android Market ceased to exist and we were introduced to Google Play (and weren't very happy about it). The world didn't end though, and Google Play has gotten a lot better over the past few...

Kellen April 6, 2012 36

A new Google Play store started popping up earlier in the week as version 3.5.16, up from 3.5.15. As you would expect from such a minor change in build number, there isn't anything standing out as being drastically different. In fact, we aren't sure that...

Kellen March 26, 2012 21

Notice anything "new" in your Google toolbar within the last few minutes? You should see a Google Play link attached, well, unless you use a Google Apps account. So far, I'm only seeing the new "Play" link in my standard Gmail accounts and not my Gapps account...

Kellen March 16, 2012 56

The new Google Play Store (build 3.5.15) that we first reported on last night, is now available for download after the break. Not only does it include a new tabbed experience in your "My Apps" section, but reviews of apps are more informative. You can see...

Kellen March 15, 2012 68

A new version of the Android Market Google Play Store is slowly rolling out to handsets tonight, bringing with it a handful of new features from what we have gathered. As you can see from the screenshot on the left, it will now show you apps that have been...

Kellen March 13, 2012 71

Since Google decided to change the Android Market to the Google Play Store without warning or much of a push to try to educate users, companies like Verizon are stepping in to help. Text messages have been sent out to the majority of their Android customers...

Kellen March 6, 2012 132

In case it hasn't appeared yet on your device, here you go... Download: com.android.vending-2.apk Download and install right over top of your current market.