It’s only been a week since Amazon made its in-app purchasing API available to all and already they’ve lifted the $20 cap developers were allowed to charge for an in-app purchase. This comes after Amazon implemented stronger parental controls to prevent children from running up mommy and daddy’s credit card. At least that’s the reason Amazon is giving in an email being sent to developers:
As Google continues to expand its Offers service to more cities, it would make sense they start updating their Android app too. Today, Google Offers for Android received an update bringing it to Version 1.2 and adding a new and improved UI with larger photos as well as:
It looks like Rovio can’t wait for summer (I can’t either) and has today updated their Android app with 15 new tropical levels. The new beach themed levels will have you kicking up sand and polishing up your bird tan while trying to rescue your eggs from becoming beach brunch. Let’s just hope for the pig’s sake they’ve brought some sunscreen (I smell bacon!).
Google has added four new countries to the list from which Android developers can sell their products. Developers from the following countries can now sell their applications and in-app products on Google Play, using their local bank accounts for payments:
- Czech Republic
- Israel
- Poland
- Mexico
Spacetime Studios, the guys behind Pocket Legends and Star Legends, have released their latest MMO, and yes, it ends with the word “Legends.” The “Legends” series are certainly one of the most popular mobile MMOs to ever launch and Spacetime Studio’s cross-platform model has been an industry leader. Dark Legends continues this model and is the first MMO to launch simultaneously on mobile and desktop platforms. Interestingly enough, Spacetime Studios has opted to launch Dark Legends on Android before iOS, ending a trend long held by the majority of developers. While this could be seen as a victory for the Android platform, I’m still a strong advocate of simultaneous releases (especially when it comes to cross-platform games).
