Google Play Looks to Give Apple's iTunes a Run for the Money

Posted by Shirley Brady on March 6, 2012 04:08 PM

Google unveiled Google Play today, rebranding its media and app markets into one place as it seeks to unify social and mobile around games, video, music and other content as part of its "One Google" effort. The pitch for Google Play: "Your favorite entertainment is now all in one place, always accessible on the web and across your Android devices." Learn more in the videos below.

With Apps on Google Play download more than 450,000 Android apps and games and begin enjoying them instantly on your Android phone or tablet. Experience all the entertainment you love, anywhere you go. Discover more at http://play.google.com/store/apps. And to download Where's My Water visit http://goo.gl/nCWKH

With Books on Google Play discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. Shop the world's largest selection of eBooks - from thrillers to comedy, cookbooks, bestselling fiction, and everything in between. You'll find over 4 million books to choose from, including millions of free titles. Learn more at http://play.google.com/store/books. And get Bossypants by Tina Fey here

With Movies on Google Play choose from an incredible selection of thousands of movies including HD titles, new releases, award-winning films or your favorite classics. Whether you are in the mood for comedy, drama, animation, action or a documentary, there's a movie that's right for you. Learn more at http://play.google.com/store/movies. And start watching Drive here

With Music on Google Play, discover millions of tracks available for purchase, upload 20,00 songs in the cloud for free, and stream music instantly on the web or on your Android device. Shop the store to get personalized recommendations based on what you listen to most. Learn more at http://play.google.com/store/music. And pick up the track featured here from The Bell - Whatever Did You Say at Google Play