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Google adding gift card support to Play Store

By on August 16, 2012 at 10:02am in Mobile News

Google will be adding gift card support to its newly-rebranded Play Store in the coming weeks or months. Not only have the physical cards themselves leaked to Android Central before the official announcement, but the newest leaked version of the Play Store .APK inclues support for “Wishlist” and “Redeem” functions.

This feature has been long-requested from Android users, especially as Google adds content besides apps to the market. In the U.S., there is access to music, television, movies and books, while here in Canada we’re limited to apps, books and movie rentals.

The feature will be available via the menu in Google Play, and will likely use the unique code on each gift card to redeem the value and store it in your Google account.

We’re hoping the feature is available to Canadians, but something tells me it won’t be, at least at first.

Source: Android Police, Android Central

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Discussion

19 comments for “Google adding gift card support to Play Store”

  1. In Before the “Is it BB10?” comments!

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    Posted by TestMe | August 16, 2012, 10:06 am
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  2. It’s for the States though! North of the border will play the waiting and hoping it comes here game!

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    Posted by Hinds2009 | August 16, 2012, 10:12 am
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  3. Please release in Canada. Im not giving you my credit card which is why I dont buy apps.

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    Posted by MattyMattMatt | August 16, 2012, 10:16 am
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  4. Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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    Posted by Aiden | August 16, 2012, 10:21 am
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  5. Nice! I just tried to purchase an app yesterday using my new TD Visa Debit card but they don’t accept that yet , just like a lot of retailers online don’t! Until they either offer that gift card in Canada or accept Canadian Visa Debit cards, I won’t be purchasing anything via Google Play

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    Posted by Steven | August 16, 2012, 10:26 am
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    • You got a VISA debit card without realising that most retailers don’t want to use it?

      Research is your friend……

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      Posted by OgtheDim | August 16, 2012, 11:50 am

  6. This is cool! I like it. Perfect if you don’t have a CC

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    Posted by m82a1 | August 16, 2012, 10:30 am
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  7. When is Google Music coming to Canada? All this is good, but just for apps and books. Anyone know what’s taking them so long?

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    Posted by Dan | August 16, 2012, 10:45 am
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  8. Hrmm… I smell an Apple Lawsuit. I believe they innovated this gift card idea?

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    Posted by Jordan Hill | August 16, 2012, 11:07 am
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    • I think Apple is going to sue the entire human race soon as they undoubtedly invented eating, sleeping and breathing…

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      Posted by Rhino | August 16, 2012, 12:38 pm

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    Posted by Apple Sales Guy | August 16, 2012, 11:36 am
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    • Blockbuster started this idea , next was Mobi Gas, then it was Kmart. This concept has been around for almost 20 years.

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      Posted by jPhoneUser | August 16, 2012, 11:53 am

    • Hey douche, you’ve been told many times. Stop posting

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      Posted by Ron Mexico | August 16, 2012, 12:41 pm

    • @jPhoneUser: Just like the touchscreen… the tablet has been around for almost as long.

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      Posted by Matt | August 16, 2012, 3:27 pm

    • Apple: If you can’t innovate, litigate

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      Posted by Pept68 | August 16, 2012, 3:28 pm

  10. Coming to a Shoppers Drug Mart near you….

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    Posted by OgtheDim | August 16, 2012, 11:49 am
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  11. Thanks Google!
    I was getting tired of paying for those Visa/Mastercard Gift Cards plus that $3.95 activation fee…

    :)

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    Posted by Michael | August 16, 2012, 11:59 am
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  12. Kewl.. been waiting to buy music for ages.. hurry Google!!!

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    Posted by Bradley | August 16, 2012, 12:32 pm
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