In-app purchasing is nothing new, and it's actually how a lot of free apps and games make their money, but Amazon today announced that they're extending their own in-app purchasing system to Mac and Windows computers, as well as web-based games. This will allow developers to widen their reach and increase revenue from their apps and games.
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Grand Theft Auto V for PC listed on European Amazon sites
While Rockstar is still considering bringing the upcoming Grand Theft Auto V game to PC, nothing is final just yet, and the new title hasn't been officially announced for the platform. However, a listing of the game's PC version has been spotted on several of Amazon's European sites, and it's blatantly obvious that these are PC copies.
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Amazon’s LOVEFiLM inks Channel 4 deal for TV show boost
Amazon's LOVEFiLM streaming media service has further pared the TV show gap between it and arch-rival Netflix, inking a deal with the UK's Channel 4 for a jolt of content. Forming a "4oD collection" that will be specially branded on LOVEFiLM's site, the deal will initially include Peep Show, Father Ted, The Inbetweeners, and other shows, but is expected to grow to all but replace your Channel 4 box-sets.
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: January 18, 2013
Welcome back to Friday folks. Earlier today, we saw what's rumored to be the Samsung Galaxy S IV pop up in AnTuTu's database, with the listing suggesting that it will come equipped with an Exynos 5 Octa CPU. The iPad Mini has been projected to both drive and cannibalize Apple's sales in Q1 2013, and Kim Dotcom's new site Mega launched today for advance users. Apple CEO Tim Cook, Intel CEO Paul Otellini, and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt have all been ordered by Judge Lucy Koh to submit to questioning after allegations that the three companies entered into a non-poaching pact together, and we learned today that Windows 8 upgrades will jump up to $119 come February.
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Amazon Kindle ebook rentals take the time out of reading
This week Amazon has unveiled Kindle book rentals in an extremely quiet fashion, opting to test it out with the public before doing any sort of press on the topic – but you can try it out right this minute if you wish. What you’re going to be doing here is renting a title for a certain amount of time, with the price going up based on how many months you’d like to keep it around. Thirty day increments appear at the moment to be the turn-over for how much you’ll be paying, 30, 60, 90, and 120 day periods being available for less than a dollar difference.
Amazon MP3 store now available on iPhone and iPod Touch
If you prefer buying your music through Amazon's own offerings instead of iTunes on your iPhone or iPod Touch, you're in luck. Today Amazon announced that its MP3 store is now available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. However, the service isn't in app form like on Android, but rather through your mobile web browser.
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: January 16, 2013
Welcome to Wednesday evening everyone. This afternoon, what's supposedly the first full image of the rumored HTC M7 leaked out, though it's worth pointing out that what we're seeing is only a render and not an actual device. Facebook today announced free calling over WiFi or mobile data connections for iPhone, instantly making one of the biggest VOIP providers around. We heard a bit about the Galaxy Note III today, with rumors saying that it will come equipped with a 6.3-inch screen and Samsung's new Exynos 5 Octa CPU, while Apple and Amazon have been ordered to meet over their App Store case.
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Apple and Amazon ordered to meet over App Store court case
If you're not familiar with the legal battle between Apple and Amazon, the two companies have been fighting over the term "app store" for quite some time now, and they have a trial date set for August 19 later this year. However, the judge presiding over the case has ordered the two companies to talk it out first before heading into the court room.
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Amazon lands new streaming deal with NBCUniversal International for LOVEFiLM
Amazon has been peddling its streaming video service internationally for a while now called LOVEFiLM. The new streaming deal is a partnership with NBCUniversal International TV Distribution. The new agreement will give international audiences on demand access to hundreds of episodes of iconic American television shows.
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Amazon Instant Video now available on Nintendo Wii
If you haven't yet upgraded to Nintendo's newest console, the Wii U, and are still stuck on the original Wii, not all hope is lost. The company is still supporting the older console. Case in point: they just announced availability of Amazon's Instant Video service on the Wii console, which is now available to download from the Wii Shop Channel.
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Amazon AutoRip: Free MP3 of your CD purchases since 1998
Amazon has renewed its assault on Apple's iTunes business, launching AutoRip, a virtual CD ripping service that not only gives a free MP3 copy of (eligible) albums bought online, but does the same for the past fifteen years of purchases. Rumored earlier, AutoRip automatically adds an MP3 version of a purchased CD to the customer's Amazon Cloud Player, with a catalog of more than 50,000 tracks and 256kbps quality.
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Amazon auto rip tipped by sources
Sources are claiming that online giant Amazon and is set to launch a new effort called auto rip. People in the music industry have lamented for years the demise of the CD because there is more profit in people purchasing entire CD albums than individual digital tracks. Sources are claiming that Amazon is set to launch auto rip to help lure consumers back to purchasing physical CDs.
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