Samsung launches new “online store” that would compete with Google Play Store, the official online store of the Android ecosystem.
JULY 21, 2013, 7:09 PM. Article by Raphael Labuguen.
Samsung Electronics is updating its Galaxy S3 and Note 2 devices today, as reported by Android Police, but It Is not for the much anticipated Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 yet. The new upgrade for the Samsung Hub, the updated version of the company’s own content store Which would merge both the Media and Music hubs into one catalog. It makes sense Because it’s quite obvious That Samsung wants to create its own ecosystem within Android thatwould allow the Korean-based phone giant to generate revenue even after the phone purchase.
The new app was introduced by the new flagship phone, the GS4, and the two older but still popular handsets are joining today. Plus, Samsung wants usefull other devices (Samsung devices, I guess) to download the new content store too after putting the app up for grabs at the Google Play Store.
The new store wants to compete with the Google Play Store, the official online store of the search engine giant Which Focuses on selling apps, music, movies, TV shows and books. Can Samsung Electronics generate bigger revenue now by unifying its fragmented content ecosystem?
Here’s the “What’s New” on the application According to Samsung’s Play Store listing:
“Media Hub and Music Hub are upgrading to Samsung Hub on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The Samsung Hub icon will replace Music Hub and Media Hub, and be the point of discovery for music, TV shows, movies, books and games ( Service May Vary based on carrier). “
The listing
That added the new app offers “elegant Browsing Breeze through easy-to-read descriptions with a search that makes selecting content simpler,” and includes a search system-allowing customers to find “entertainment in different categories with just one search . “
Here’s the most intriguing part of the new platform, Samsung Said That the new app “Integrates storefront and media player so you never have to leave the app to view the content you purchased. Once you’ve made your selection, purchase and enjoy all from the same app. “
In short, Samsung wants its phone owners to purchase the app and play it within its ecosystem – and yes, the new app was unveiled ahead of the Moto X Phone launch, Google’s phone thatwould try to control the Android ecosystem <. / p>
Can Samsung finally control its phones running Android by offering a Play Store alternative? Is this the start of Samsung’s own ecosystem running within Android’s backyard?
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