It's coming.... (New Market!)

jwcurtin · 12-07-2011 10:16pm #1

Recently, we’ve been hard at work improving Android Market to give you new ways to find great applications and games, purchase books, and rent movies. Today, we’re releasing a new version of Android Market which makes all of these available on phones (Android 2.2 and higher).

In the U.S., you’ll be able to rent thousands of movies, starting at $1.99, right from Android Market on your phone. With the Videos app, available in Android Market, there’s no more waiting for downloads, syncing, or worrying about storage space. Simply sign into Android Market with your Google account, and you can rent movies from anywhere – the web, or your Android phone or tablet – and start watching instantly. You can also download movies to your device so they’re available for viewing when you don’t have an internet connection.

Also in the U.S., you can now purchase books from Android Market on your phone. Like movie rentals, books are linked to your Google account, so they’re instantly available across all of your devices – computer, phone, or tablet – without the need for wires or downloads.

You’ll be delighted to find we’ve overhauled Android Market to make it faster, easier, and more fun to discover great apps, movies, and books. We’ve created more space to feature some of the most interesting content of the week on the home page. We’ve added more top charts, with newer, more relevant items, and we’ve made it easy to swipe through these charts as you browse the store. We’ve also introduced new collections of great content, like staff picks and Editors’ Choice apps.

The new Android Market will be rolling out in the coming weeks to Android 2.2 and higher phones around the world. You don’t need to do anything - the update is automatic on supported phones. If you’re in the U.S., you’ll also be able to download the Videos app, rent movies, and buy books once you receive the new Android Market.
Your phone is about to get a lot more interesting! Enjoy the new Android Market.

Source: Google Mobile Blog

long_b · 12-07-2011 10:22pm

Ah more US only sh*te

Mr E · 12-07-2011 10:22pm

Needs pics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pbo-d62ivY

scudzilla · 12-07-2011 10:44pm

long_b wrote: »

Ah more US only sh*te

yeah, but sure it'll be here soon

long_b · 12-07-2011 11:44pm

scudzilla wrote: »

yeah, but sure it'll be here soon

What, like Google Music and Google Voice ?

_Kaiser_ · 12-07-2011 11:47pm

Meh.. as I said on a previous thread, I can't say paying to download a film that I can then (probably) only watch on a 4" screen would be what I consider a "wow" factor - even if we could get it over here.

Professey Chin · 12-07-2011 11:53pm

Here you go guys

http://db.tt/dQulaPO

Credit to this guy

RustyP · 13-07-2011 12:06am

Mega Chin wrote: »

Here you go guys

http://db.tt/dQulaPO

Credit to this guy

Thanks Mega Chin, it looks better than the old app.

whitesands · 13-07-2011 12:48am

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Meh.. as I said on a previous thread, I can't say paying to download a film that I can then (probably) only watch on a 4" screen would be what I consider a "wow" factor - even if we could get it over here.

I'd have to agree, got my first android phone a few weeks ago & I didn't buy it to have to buy more stuff, is that not what iphones are for?

Goodshape · 13-07-2011 2:41am

whitesands wrote: »

I'd have to agree, got my first android phone a few weeks ago & I didn't buy it to have to buy more stuff, is that not what iphones are for?

I know a lot of app developers who will be very sorry to hear you say that!

New Market app is very nice anyway. No Games or Books options when you open it from an Irish account but it's leaps ahead of the old app for finding, ehm, apps.

god's toy · 13-07-2011 6:39am

Like the look of it!

One question however, How do you update your apps? I see where you can vew them but not where to serch for app updates.

Mr E · 13-07-2011 8:23am

Just press Menu / My Apps.
If there are updates available, they'll show up automatically.

Edit: Hmmmm... I see what you mean now. No update button. I'm open to suggestions.

Edit 2: I got my updates to install by ticking the "Automatic Update" checkbox. You can revert to the old market - Settings / Applications / Manage Applications / Market / Uninstall Updates.

Mr E · 13-07-2011 8:24am

Mega Chin wrote: »

Here you go guys

http://db.tt/dQulaPO

Credit to this guy

Installation instructions for the wary...

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/07/12/download-the-new-android-market-v3-0-26-with-support-for-movies-and-books/

Bluefoam · 13-07-2011 8:43am

If I install this version, will it get added to my market apps & receive updates in the future as if I'd downloaded it from the market?

Mr E · 13-07-2011 9:10am

I'm not sure. It's not showing up as an installed app on "My Apps" in the marketplace (because I didn't install it from the marketplace). That may be how google update it eventually though (like they did with gmail, for example).

alanc2003 · 13-07-2011 9:27am

i can download it fine but it wont install for me. I wonder if its cos my phone is rooted? anyone else download it on a rooted phone or am i missing something?

Professey Chin · 13-07-2011 9:30am

alanc2003 wrote: »

i can download it fine but it wont install for me. I wonder if its cos my phone is rooted? anyone else download it on a rooted phone or am i missing something?

Mines rooted and installed no problem.
What phone, android version are you running?
What error does it give you?

G1032 · 13-07-2011 9:35am

alanc2003 wrote: »

i can download it fine but it wont install for me. I wonder if its cos my phone is rooted? anyone else download it on a rooted phone or am i missing something?

There is a setting you have to tick to allow installation of non market apps...............

alanc2003 · 13-07-2011 9:38am

i have an x10i running a 2.2 custom rom. i have the non market apps button ticked. it goes thru the whole process of installing it and then at the end it just says not installed. i wonder if i delete the old market it and just install the new one wud that work

PogMoThoin · 13-07-2011 9:44am

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Meh.. as I said on a previous thread, I can't say paying to download a film that I can then (probably) only watch on a 4" screen would be what I consider a "wow" factor - even if we could get it over here.

Some Android devices have hdmi out

akamossie · 13-07-2011 9:49am

Looks very good, too bad can't rent movies because my phone is rooted, new policy from Google

iwo · 13-07-2011 10:20am

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Meh.. as I said on a previous thread, I can't say paying to download a film that I can then (probably) only watch on a 4" screen would be what I consider a "wow" factor - even if we could get it over here.

Did u not hear about dlna or hmdi out cable?

Bluefoam · 13-07-2011 11:16am

I was only thinking about dlna this morning... Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive receiver? I was gonna check out the HTC one

stonybroke · 13-07-2011 11:33am

just installed it, working on my optimus one, dont see an option for renting movies though

cgordonfreeman · 13-07-2011 11:47am

alanc2003 wrote: »

i have an x10i running a 2.2 custom rom. i have the non market apps button ticked. it goes thru the whole process of installing it and then at the end it just says not installed. i wonder if i delete the old market it and just install the new one wud that work

Try downloading it again and maybe wipe the old market cache and uninstalling updates. Downloading it again should work. Happens me sometimes.

alanc2003 · 13-07-2011 11:55am

cgordonfreeman wrote: »

Try downloading it again and maybe wipe the old market cache and uninstalling updates. Downloading it again should work. Happens me sometimes.

i have tried that too, im now trying to download the zip file for xda, see if i can flash it via xrecovery

Professey Chin · 13-07-2011 12:25pm

stonybroke wrote: »

just installed it, working on my optimus one, dont see an option for renting movies though

US only at the moment

alanc2003 · 13-07-2011 12:56pm

finally got it downloaded. had to delete the old market. download the zip file from xda and install it via xrecovery. bit of a pain to say the least!

The_B_Man · 13-07-2011 1:27pm

So is there any point in upgrading to this yet?
I like the way the current market does the updates but if its too convuluted on the new one, I'll probably wait until its official release over here.

Keano · 13-07-2011 4:15pm

The_B_Man wrote: »

So is there any point in upgrading to this yet?
I like the way the current market does the updates but if its too convuluted on the new one, I'll probably wait until its official release over here.

The new market is working fine for me. Minute I installed it, I had a notification telling me updates were available and it did them

god's toy · 13-07-2011 4:27pm

Keano A Legend wrote: »

The new market is working fine for me. Minute I installed it, I had a notification telling me updates were available and it did them

But can you refresh on demand like the old one (can)?

It's coming.... (New Market!)

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