Google Play launches on Google TV in the UK

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November 12, 2012

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Tomorrow will see the launch of Google Play on Google TV in the UK, Germany and France. The service, formally known as the Android Market, will allow users to buy or rent content (limited to films and music) over the internet giant’s smart TV platform. The Android Market initially opened in late 2008 and was…

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Niall Johnson Niall reports on TV and online data, meaning he knows what people are looking at on the web, is aware of how many devices you can watch Countryfile on and writes the TV Overnights each morning. From Dublin, Niall has a keen interest in convergent technologies and the general confusion around the changing living room experience.

Tomorrow will see the launch of Google Play on Google TV in the UK, Germany and France.

The service, formally known as the Android Market, will allow users to buy or rent content (limited to films and music) over the internet giant’s smart TV platform.

The Android Market initially opened in late 2008 and was rebranded earlier this year when it merged with Google Music. The store provides the only major compeditor to Apple’s App Store – Google Play celebrated a major milestone in September with 25 billion android apps downloaded.

Google TV has struggled against competitors due to to major broadcasters in the US blocking the service from including their content.

Google Play is expected to added to Google TV in other countries shortly.