51-542: Carzone (former) Auto Trader Group plc , commonly known as Auto Trader , is a British automotive online marketplace and classified advertising business. Auto Trader is listed on the London Stock Exchange trading under the ticker symbol AUTO , and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index . Auto Trader was founded by John Madejski , Paul Gibbons and Peter Taylor as Thames Valley Trader in 1977. It
102-576: A web browser and through the Android and iOS apps. Applications are available through Google Play either for free or at a cost. They can be downloaded directly on an Android device through the proprietary Google Play Store mobile app or by deploying the application to a device from the Google Play website. Applications utilizing the hardware capabilities of a device can be targeted at users of devices with specific hardware components, such as
153-513: A 5-point scale. App developers can respond to reviews using the Google Play Console. Google has redesigned Google Play's interface on several occasions. In February 2011, Google introduced a website interface for the then-named Android Market that provides access through a computer. Applications purchased are downloaded and installed on an Android device remotely, with a "My Market Account" section letting users give their devices
204-505: A group called the Motor Traders Advertising Union launched an online petition and proposed a mass pull out by auto dealers who objected to an increase in the fee for a dealership to advertise a car, from £7 to £8.50, before any discounts for bulk advertisers. Sales of the print magazine dwindled in line with the decline of the print industry . By July 2012, circulation had dropped to an average of 87,000 copies
255-537: A mobile website in 2002, initially using the WAP protocol. In July 2008, Auto Trader launched a .mobi site, and in July 2009, separate versions for differing handset capability levels were released. Auto Trader developed its mobile offering further from March 2010, releasing applications enabling users to search for vehicles on iOS , Android and Windows Mobile devices using augmented reality features. In April 2011
306-478: A motion sensor (for motion-dependent games) or a front-facing camera (for online video calling). The Google Play Store had over 82 billion app downloads in 2016 and over 3.5 million apps published in 2017, while after a purge of apps, it is back to over 3 million. It has been the subject of multiple issues concerning security, in which malicious software has been approved and uploaded to the store and downloaded by users, with varying degrees of severity. Google Play
357-576: A new logo for the Google Play Store that is more uniform in color with other Google services. Launched in 2017, Google Play Instant , also known as Google Instant Apps , allows a user to use an app or game without installing it first. Google states in its Developer Policy Center that "Google Play supports a variety of monetization strategies to benefit developers and users, including paid distribution, in-app products, subscriptions, and ad-based models", and requires developers to comply with
408-632: A newspaper and magazine publishing, distribution, printing, TV, radio and online media company founded in 2014 with operations in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Google Play Online music store (until November 2021) Google Play , also known as the Google Play Store or Play Store and formerly known as Android Market , is a digital distribution service operated and developed by Google . It serves as
459-456: A nickname for easy recognition. In May 2011, Google added new application lists to Android Market, including "Top Paid", "Top Free", "Editor's Choice", "Top Grossing", "Top Developers", and "Trending". In July, Google introduced an interface with a focus on featured content, more search filters, and (in the US) book sales and movie rentals. In May 2013, a redesign to the website interface matched
510-535: A total of 4 gigabytes. Also in March 2012, Android Market was re-branded as Google Play. The Google Play Store, including all Android apps, came to ChromeOS in September 2016. In May 2021, Google Play announced plans to implement a new section with privacy information for all applications in its storefront. The project is similar to App Store's privacy labels and is expected to be released in full in
561-482: A user's Google account usage history. Google introduced in-app subscriptions to Google Play in May 2012. In June 2016, some sources reported that Google announced that subscriptions charged through Google Play would now split the revenue 85/15, where developers receive 85% of revenue and Google takes 15%, a change from the traditional 70/30 split in years prior. The move followed Apple 's then-recently announced change of
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#1732781104335612-471: A week and down to 27,000 in March 2013. In June 2013, after thirty six years, the final editions of the printed magazine were published, with the company concentrating on its online business. In October 2013, AutoTrader.co.za (Auto Trader South Africa) a subsidiary of the Auto Trader Group, was sold off to become an independent South African company. In January 2014, Apax Partners bought
663-505: Is no requirement that Android applications be acquired using the Google Play Store. Users may download Android applications from a developer's website or through a third-party app store alternative. Google Play Store applications are self-contained Android Package files (APK), similar to .exe files used to install programs on Microsoft Windows computers. On Android devices, an "Unknown sources" feature in Settings allows users to bypass
714-645: Is only available through the Google News app. Until March 2015, Google Play had a "Devices" section for users to purchase Google Nexus devices, Chromebooks , Chromecasts , other Google-branded hardware, and accessories. A separate online hardware retailer called the Google Store was introduced on March 11, 2015, replacing the Devices section of Google Play. Apart from searching for content by name, apps can also be searched through keywords provided by
765-588: Is using the same model as Apple with in-app subscriptions on the App Store. Google has deals with some companies to pay less fees than the rest of Android app developers. Google Play Store, shortened to Play Store on the Home screen and App screen, is Google's official pre-installed app store on Android-certified devices. It provides access to content on Google Play, including apps, books, magazines, music, movies, and television programs. Devices do not ship with
816-506: The Google Play Store in China, with manufacturers offering their own alternative. Google Play Store filters the list of apps to those compatible with the user's device. Developers can target specific hardware components (such as compass ), software components (such as widget ), and Android versions (such as 7.0 Nougat ). Carriers can also ban certain apps from being installed on users' devices, for example tethering applications. There
867-501: The Google Play Store. This feature was initially introduced with Android Oreo but vendors had not added support yet. In 2020, Google launched a new children-focused 'Teacher Approved' section for the Google Play Store. Apps marked as 'Teacher Approved' meet higher standards approved for educational purposes. Google Play (previously styled Google play ) originated from three distinct products: Android Market, Google Music and Google Books, (formerly Google eBookstore). Android Market
918-636: The Play Store app. The rumor of Google Play gift cards started circulating online in August 2012 after references to it were discovered by Android Police in the 3.8.15 version update of the Google Play Store Android app. Soon after, images of the gift cards started to leak, and on August 21, 2012, they were made official by Google and rolled out over the next few weeks. As of August 2024, Google Play gift cards are available in
969-455: The UK’s largest transactional marketplaces for leasing new vehicles. At the core of Auto Trader is its online marketplace, where consumers buy and sell cars and other vehicles, and where car dealerships advertise and sell their stock, both new and used, to consumers. Retailers pay to advertise vehicles, and consumers also pay a fee unless the transaction is less than £1,000. The Auto Trader website
1020-597: The United States and the United Kingdom. In October 2020, Google Play Movies & TV was renamed Google TV. Google announced on March 22, 2022, that Google Play will remove Play Movies & TV from their store and will be moved to Google TV by May 2022. On September 23, 2019, Google launched its Google Play Pass games and apps subscription service in the US. As of September 2019, subscribers could access
1071-420: The app itself (e.g. songs that can be played on other music players)." Support for paid applications was introduced on February 13, 2009, for developers in the United States and the United Kingdom, with support expanded to an additional 29 countries on September 30, 2010. The in-app billing system was originally introduced in March 2011. All developers on Google Play are required to feature a physical address on
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#17327811043351122-483: The app was again updated in October 2015 to feature new animations, divide up the content into "Apps and Games" and "Entertainment" sections, as well as added support for languages read right-to-left. In April 2016, Google announced a redesign of all the icons used for its suite of Play apps, adding a similar style and consistent look. In May 2017, Google removed the shopping bag from the Google Play icon, with only
1173-899: The app's page in Google Play, a requirement established in September 2014. In February 2017, Google announced that it would let developers set sales for their apps, with the original price struck out and a banner underneath informing users when the sale ends. Google also announced that it had made changes to its algorithms to promote games based on user engagement and not just downloads. Finally, it announced new editorial pages for what it considers "optimal gaming experiences on Android", further promoting and curating games. Google allows users to purchase content with credit or debit cards, carrier billing, gift cards, or through PayPal . Google began rolling out carrier billing for purchases in May 2012, followed by support for PayPal in May 2014. On July 31, 2023, Hong Kong and Macau added support for China UnionPay cards, and users can bind UnionPay cards through
1224-431: The application price, while the remaining 15% goes to the distribution partner and operating fees. Developers can set up sales, with the original price struck out and a banner underneath informing users when the sale ends. Google Play allows developers to release early versions of apps to a select group of users, as alpha or beta tests. Users can pre-order select apps (as well as movies, music, books, and games) to have
1275-501: The best of all time; and "Top Developer", a list of apps made by developers considered the best. In March 2017, Google added a "Free App of the Week" section, offering one normally paid app for free. In July 2017, Google expanded its "Editors' Choice" section to feature curated lists of apps deemed to provide good Android experiences within overall themes, such as fitness, video calling, and puzzle games. Google Play enables users to know
1326-595: The business from Guardian Media Group for £600m. In March 2014, the company rebranded, and became known as Auto Trader, and in March 2015, Auto Trader Group launched an initial public offering , with a market capitalisation of about £2bn and floated on the London Stock Exchange on the FTSE250. In 2020 it was reported that Auto Trader had created a data lake and intelligence platform using services including Amazon Web Services and Google's Looker , and
1377-421: The developer. When searching for apps, users can press on suggested search filters, helping them to find apps matching the determined filters. For app discoverability , Google Play Store consists of lists featuring top apps in each category, including "Top Free", a list of the most popular free apps of all time; "Top Paid", a list of the most popular paid apps of all time; "Top Grossing", a list of apps generating
1428-442: The features of Google Play Magazines and Google Currents into a single product. As of January 2017 , the basic Newsstand service, was available worldwide. As of 2017, paid Newsstand content was available in more than 35 countries. On May 15, 2018, the mobile app merged with Google News & Weather to form Google News . The Newsstand section continued to appear on the Google Play website until November 5, 2018, but now
1479-578: The first half of 2022. The feature will show users what kind of information each app collects, whether the data it stores is encrypted and whether users can opt out of being tracked by the application. In December 2023, Google agreed to pay $ 700 million, mostly to its customers, to resolve complaints of anti-competitive behavior from U.S. states. Google also agreed to give users the option to pay through another party other than Google at download time, and make it easier to download apps from web sites directly. Google Play has until March 6, 2024, to comply with
1530-682: The following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam. Starting from June 2021, Google began enforcing region-locking by preventing users from redeeming gift cards of other countries despite usage of VPNs , based on location history tracking and device fingerprint activity data associated with
1581-502: The games and apps without ads and in-app purchases. The program is invitation-only for app developers, who then can integrate the service into their existing apps. Google introduced Project Mainline in Android 10 , allowing core OS components to be updated via the Google Play Store, without requiring a complete system update. Android 10 supports updates for core OS components including: On December 4, 2019, Qualcomm announced their Snapdragon 865 supports GPU drivers updated via
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1632-405: The highest amounts of revenue; "Trending Apps", a list of apps with recent installation growth; "Top New Free", a list of the most popular new free apps; "Top New Paid", a list of the most popular new paid apps; "Featured", a list of new apps selected by the Google Play team; "Staff Picks", a frequently updated list of apps selected by the Google Play team; "Editors' Choice", a list of apps considered
1683-644: The items delivered as soon as they are available. Some network carriers offer billing for Google Play purchases, allowing users to opt for charges in the monthly phone bill rather than on credit cards. Users can request refunds within 48 hours after a purchase. At the Google I/O 2013 Developer Conference, Google announced the introduction of Google Play Games. Google Play Games is an online gaming service for Android that features real-time multiplayer gaming capabilities, cloud saves , social and public leaderboards, and achievements . Its standalone mobile app
1734-534: The new Digital Markets Act in the European Union. Google Play Music was a music and podcast Streaming media and online music locker . It features over 40 million songs, and gives users free cloud storage of up to 50,000 songs. As of May 2017 , Google Play Music was available in 64 countries. In June 2018, Google announced plans to shut down Play Music by 2020 and offered users to migrate to YouTube Music , migration to Google Podcasts
1785-550: The official app store for certified devices running on the Android operating system and its derivatives , as well as ChromeOS , allowing users to browse and download applications developed with the Android software development kit and published through Google. Google Play has also served as a digital media store, offering games, music, books, movies, and television programs. Content that has been purchased on Google Play Movies & TV and Google Play Books can be accessed on
1836-408: The policies in order to "ensure the best user experience". It requires that developers charging for apps and downloads through Google Play must use Google Play's payment system. In-app purchases unlocking additional app functionality must also use the Google Play payment system, except in cases where the purchase "is solely for physical products" or "is for digital content that may be consumed outside of
1887-576: The popularity of apps by displaying the number of times the app has been downloaded. The download count is a color-coded badge, with special color designations for surpassing certain app download milestones, including grey for 100, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 downloads, blue for 10,000 and 50,000 downloads, green for 100,000 and 500,000 downloads, and red/orange for 1 million, 5 million, 10 million, and 1 billion downloads. Users can submit reviews and ratings for apps and digital content distributed through Google Play, which are displayed publicly. Ratings are based on
1938-416: The same model, although commentators were quick to point out that while Apple grants the 85/15 revenue share after one year of active subscriptions, Google's subscription change takes effect immediately. As of January 1, 2018, the transaction fee for subscription products decreased to 15% for any subscribers developers retain after 12 paid months, establishing that, unlike what sources were reporting, Google
1989-506: The then-recently redesigned Android app. In July 2014, the Google Play Store Android app added new headers to the Books/Movies sections, a new Additional Information screen offering a list featuring the latest available app version, installed size, and content rating, and simplified the app permissions prompt into overview categories. A few days later, it got a redesign consistent with the then-new Material Design design language, and
2040-548: The triangle and associated colors remaining. In March 2018, Google experimented by changing the format of the screenshots used for the App pages from the WebP format to PNG but reverted the change after it caused the images to load more slowly. The update also saw small UI tweaks to the Google Play Store site with the reviews section now opening to a dedicated page and larger images in the light box viewer. In July 2022, Google announced
2091-453: The videos on the channel. Carzone Carzone is an Irish website and technology platform for motor dealers and consumers located in Dublin , Ireland , and is owned by Mediahuis . It began as part of Webzone Ltd, a web design and production company. Carzone is available across multiple devices with a dedicated iPhone App, Android App, Desktop Website and Mobile Site. In 2004 Carzone
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2142-422: The world". In January 2011 Google eBookstore was rebranded as Google Books. In November 2011, Google announced Google Music, a section of the Google Play Store offering music purchases. In March 2012, Google increased the maximum allowed size of an app by allowing developers to attach two expansion files to an app's basic download; each expansion file with a maximum size of 2 gigabytes , giving app developers
2193-461: Was announced by Google on August 28, 2008, and was made available to users on October 22. In December 2010, content filtering was added to Android Market, each app's details page started showing a promotional graphic at the top, and the maximum size of an app was raised from 25 megabytes to 50 megabytes. The Google eBookstore was launched on December 6, 2010, debuting with three million ebooks, making it "the largest ebooks collection in
2244-519: Was announced in May 2020. In October 2020, the music store for Google Play Music was shut down. Google Play Music was shut down in December 2020 and was replaced by YouTube Music and Google Podcasts. Google Play Newsstand was a news aggregator and digital newsstand service offering subscriptions to digital magazines and topical news feeds. Google released Newsstand in November 2013, combining
2295-516: Was discontinued and replaced by YouTube Music and Play Movies & TV was rebranded as Google TV on November 1, 2021. By 2017, Google Play featured more than 3.5 million Android applications. After Google purged a lot of apps from the Google Play Store, the number of apps has risen back to over 3 million Android applications. As of 2017, developers in more than 150 locations could distribute apps on Google Play, though not every location supports merchant registration. Developers receive 85% of
2346-739: Was launched on July 24, 2013. Google Play Books is an ebook digital distribution service. Google Play offers over five million ebooks available for purchase, and users can also upload up to 1,000 of their own ebooks in the form of PDF or EPUB file formats . As of January 2017 , Google Play Books is available in 75 countries. Google Play Movies & TV was a video on demand service offering movies and television shows available for purchase or rental, depending on availability. As of January 2017 , movies are available in over 110 countries, while TV shows are available only in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland,
2397-543: Was launched on March 6, 2012, bringing together Android Market, Google Music , Google Movies, and Google Books under one brand, marking a shift in Google's digital distribution strategy. Following their rebranding, Google has expanded the geographical support for each of the services. Since 2021, Google has gradually sunsetted the Play brand: Google Play Newsstand was discontinued and replaced by Google News , Google Play Music
2448-662: Was ranked first in the UK in the vehicles category by Similarweb and Eighth globally in January 2024. As of February 2024, Auto Trader's mobile app had ratings of 4.8/5 on the Apple App Store and 4.2/5 on Google Play . Auto Trader operates a YouTube channel where it publishes videos such as car reviews, car comparisons, drag races, and buying guides. Television presenter and automotive journalist Rory Reid joined Auto Trader as YouTube Director in December 2019, and fronts
2499-535: Was rebranded Auto Trader in 1988. The first title was followed by the publication of a second one, Southern Auto Trader . The company launched a website, Autotrader.co.uk, in 1996, giving people the ability to buy or sell a car online. British international investment firm BC Partners bought a stake in the business from John Madejski in July 1998 for £260m; then Guardian Media Group , who had acquired Automart in 1982, merged that business with Hurst Publishing in May 2000 so creating Trader Media. Auto Trader launched
2550-525: Was sold to the Guardian Media Group (GMG). Trader Media Group (TMG) a subsidiary of GMG, acquired Webzone Ltd, the Dublin holding company of the motor website. Trader Media Group is the predecessor of Auto Trader Group. In October 2022, Mediahuis Ireland, the publisher formerly known as Independent News & Media (INM), acquired Carzone from Auto Trader Group for €30 million. Mediahuis is
2601-678: Was working to foster a ‘culture of data’ internally by setting up a data academy for employees. Auto Trader granted four months of free advertising to its retailer customers to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic . In 2022, Auto Trader began a partnership with the Office for National Statistics sharing its used car pricing data to power its official measures of inflation, including the Consumer Prices Index. Also in 2022, Auto Trader acquired Autorama, owner of Vanarama, one of
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