Google Play is Copying Apple’s App Store, and Why That’s a Good Thing
Since their inception, Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store have taken diametrically opposed positions when it comes to policing the content allowed into their respective online marketplaces. Whereas Apple, in natural fashion, reviews every single app submitted, Google has historically taken a more lax position, creating an open digital playground of sorts and opting to address issues after they arise as opposed to before.
Initially, this strategy helped position the Google Play store as a more accommodating and developer-friendly marketplace. All the more so given Apple’s penchant for rejecting apps for seemingly arbitrary and contradictory reasons.
Over time, though, Google has slowly but surely started to see the wisdom in Apple’s approach. While Google still takes a relatively hands-off approach to submitted apps, a recently updated version of its Google Play Developer Program Policies demonstrates that Google sees the merit in having stricter governing rules in place.
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Deal of the day: Charge your Apple Watch in style with 48% off this wood charging dock
We believe that a stylish timepiece deserves an equally stylish charging stand. Which is why we’re huge fans of this TRNDlabs wood stand, now available for $19.99 at the BGR Store.
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Video: When in London, Always Stay Away From the Queen’s Guard
Planning to visit London anytime soon? Good, but beware the Queen’s Guard!
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Netflix’s Plan for Global Domination Begins to Take Shape
Netflix already boasts over 60 million subscribers in about 50 countries, but if you ask CEO Reed Hastings, the company is just getting started. Ultimately, Netflix hopes to completely dominate media consumption across the globe, a strategy which will really kick into high gear once the streaming video service opens up for business in India.
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Video: This is Not the Flying Car You’ve Been Dreaming Of, But it Works
Science fiction movies have imagined all sorts of flying cars over the years that leave us dreaming of a high-tech future. Designs have ranged as special effects have improved, but flying cars in movies have always been fairly stylish and futuristic.
In short, they looked nothing like this.
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Is That Plastic Water Bottle You’re Drinking From Making You Infertile?
There’s no clear answer to that question. Some studies suggest that the abundance of plastic around us may have negative effects on the male reproductive system, but the problem with these studies is that there’s too much plastic in our lives to enable completely believable research.
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This Brilliant Smartphone Keyboard Never Needs to be Recharged
Bluetooth keyboard accessories are terrific for smartphone users who miss the physical keyboards of old. After all, no leading smartphones ship with physical keyboards anymore. If you’ve been pining for physical keys on your Android phone or iPhone though, there’s a new alternative to Bluetooth keyboards that has one huge advantage: It never needs to be recharged.
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Comedy Central Will Stream Every Episode of ‘The Daily Show’ in Order Starting Today
Jon Stewart’s 17-year tenure on The Daily Show might be coming to a close, but Comedy Central isn’t going to let this momentous occasion pass us by without a worthwhile celebration. Starting on Friday, June 26th at 12 p.m. ET, Comedy Central will kick off a 42-day long continuous stream of all 2,500+ episodes of The Daily Show on its website.
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Video: ‘Walking Dead’ Season 6 Behind The Scenes Gives Us a Taste of Things to Come
Fans of AMC’s smash hit series The Walking Dead should prepare themselves for a “huge, huge episode” to kick off the upcoming sixth season of the popular zombie show, which is set to premiere in the coming months. In a new video posted to the AMC YouTube channel, one of the show’s stars gives the world an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming season, and there may be some hints that show us what to expect.
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Here’s How iOS 9’s Low Power Mode Affects Performance on the iPhone 6
One of the improvements in iOS 9 concerns battery life, as Apple plans to further increase it with help of a Low Power mode that can be enabled at any time by the user when their remaining charge gets too low. However, don’t be surprised if your iPhone 6 or any iOS 9-ready device takes a pretty big performance hit once Low Power mode is enaled.
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