26 African countries can now buy Android apps

Google has made it possible for 99 new countries including 26 African nations to purchase apps from the Android Market. The internet giants believe the development will increase consumer access and developers' support for paid applications. The expansion of the Android Market gives access to the purchase of more games, social and productivity apps. According to a media statement, Google hopes to increase the number of countries where Android users can purchase priced apps to 131 including the addition of South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal, and Nigeria. “Consumers from these newly supported countries will have access to over 200,000 free and paid apps in Android Market, which they can access directly from their Android-powered device,” the statement said. Android Market was launched to help developers distribute mobile applications on a level playing field, while enabling users to find and download apps which leverage the unique capabilities of the Android platform. “Today, we’re pleased to announce the expansion of Android Market’s offerings in these additional countries to deliver more apps for more people,” it concluded. Source: Kent Mensah, AfricaNews editor in Accra, Ghana < Prev   Next >