Android Market – now with web availability!
You heard me correctly, folks. Google launched the official Android Market website today. Through the new site, you will be able to search for, purchase, and install apps available in the Market. Currently, feature roll-outs are currently occurring in stages so there is additional functionality that will be available in the near future.
Each app’s page provides separate tabs for the App Information (including a QR code to scan with your phone as an alternative to the install link), User Reviews, What’s New (notes on the recent app updates), and Permissions (what the app will need to access on your phone).
Tip #1 – Links shared through the Market website will convert to market links if clicked on from a mobile device. (via @androinica). What does this look like for you? Let’s say you click a link shared via Twitter through the Twitter app on your phone:
First, you’ll receive the standard browser prompt/loading screen. BUT, before you end up in a browser window on the website, you are prompted to select a new app: Browser or Market. Selecting Market will take you straight to the app page in your Market app, all ready for you to hit the install button!
Stay tuned to this post! We will be adding more information regarding the recent market revamps, with some handy how-tos and tips to make your Android life that much better.
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haha thanks for the post, Liz! I just got in and I’m loving it so far. I was sold as soon as I saw all of my apps with download date and everything.
I have to say I love it. Direct downloading is so easy. It even detects what phones have been synched with google. You can decide to download the device to both or one android device. I found many interesting apps today using Google web browsing market.
This is pretty awesome!!! Thanks for posting this.