Google gets rid of user testimonials on Play Store

Google updated its Play Store guidelines for developers to ban them from including customer testimonials in the app or game description portion. They want to make sure it takes out any misleading or irrelevant keywords that might affect relevancy and ranking. They want Android users instead to speak about the apps or games through the Play’s comment review system.

Source: Google | Via: Cult of Android

‘The Interview’ now streaming on various streaming platforms

In case you missed it, Sony backtracked on its decision to not release The Interview following the infamous Sony hack. While major retailers refused to release the movie in their cinemas, online you can stream the movie on Google Play, YouTube Movies, Microsoft’s Xbox Video, or through the Sony-built site, Seetheinterview.com. You can buy the film for US$15 or rent it for $6. Apple, Netflix, and Amazon have not disclosed plans to distribute the film.

Source: CNET

Samsung and Autism Speaks Canada Launches New Look at Me Project

 By Sonya Davidson

For families living with autism, connecting with children can sometimes be challenging. On top of daily routines throw in a few occasions like the busy holiday season can be overwhelming for some. With these families in mind, the new Look at Me Project, has been created.

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Spotify adds snowfall animation to Android app

It doesn’t matter if you’re playing Christmas songs or not, Spotify wants to make things feel a bit more festive with its Android app. If you’ve been using your Android app in the last few days, you’ll notice that snow is falling on the Play window of the app. We’re not sure if this animation will last until the end of the month but enjoy it while it lasts.

Source: Android Police