Google Play Store – introduction

Prevously on Boot-IT we have looked at The Android Play Store.  Now we will look in more detail.

The Google Play Store has this:

• Apps & games for Android devices and Chromebooks.
• Movies & TV shows which you can rent or buy.
• Music for purchase or streaming subscriptions.
• Digital books.
• News and publication subscriptions.

When you get apps from the Store, you can use them on your device. When you get music, movies, books and other digital content from the Store, other Google Play apps let you play, listen, watch, or read.  Note that you can also get some apps on Apple devices which allow you to access some of the items above.

Google Play product	Where you can use it
Google Play Store	Android devices: Find the Store app. On your computer: play.google.com/store. On Chromebooks: Find out more. On Android TV: Preinstalled on Android TV devices.
Google Play Books	Android devices: Get the Books app. On your computer: Read books on your computer. iPhone and iPad: Get the Books app.
Google Play Games	Android devices: Get the Games app.
Google Play Movies & TV	Android devices: Get the Movies & TV app. iPhone and iPad: Get the Movies & TV app. On your computer: Watch Movies on your computer. On your TV: Watch movies on your TV with Chromecast.
Google Play Music	Android devices: Get the Music app. On your computer: play.google.com/music. iPhone and iPad: Get the Music app. On your TV: Play Music on your TV with Chromecast.
Google Play Newsstand	Android devices: Get the Newsstand app.

You can also manage your apps on your account in the play store.  If you get stuck, you can get more information from the UK Google Play Help Centre