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Google opens Android market web store

Google opens Android market web store

The Android Market is live on the web now but excellent luck attempting to register. For quite a few other people, the Android Market will not enable them to sign in (but browsing the marketplace anonymously appears to work fine). Google (GOOG) says they're working on it and should have things in order shortly.

The move to the web can be a smart one. Google says you no longer want a cord for connecting content to your smartphone but many Android users have been making use of their phones alone to obtain apps for a lengthy time. The large missing piece these days was Google Music, which recent rumours have indicated is going slower than Google has anticipated. Securing rights to music content continues to be trickier that Google had originally thought and it appears which will be put off for few months.

Google also introduced in-app buying today which will debut in the coming months. Those with Apple's (AAPL) iOS devices will be acquainted with the ability to purchase levels, in-game currency, etc. from inside the app. Android apps will now share that capability which could be a huge money maker for perspective developers.