Google Play Store screenshots show possible introduction of offline mode for YouTube

Offline mode for Google has been discussed in the past few months and it would seem we are getting a bit closer to that becoming a reality. Or at least we hope so. Droid Life reports that new screenshots for YouTube on the Google Play Store show a tab that has Offline on it. This obviously alludes to the Offline Mode that would let users cache videos for several days on their gadgets so they can watch videos even when they aren’t online. Google hasn’t really made an official announcement yet but we really hope they introduce this soon.

Dropbox updates Android app, improves search and preview features

Dropbox has updated its Android application to add some essential features to the app. The search feature now lets you look for documents placed in folders and the app will suggest results as you type them. The cloud storage app also remembers your recent searches and highlights the names of files that match your query. The document preview feature now also shows you what is stored in a specific file. This is particularly useful for those who save documents using specific or weird filenames. The update is rolling out and will probably hit the Play Store real soon.

Google adds PayPal support for Play Store

You can now use your PayPal account to pay for purchases from Google’s Play Store. Canada is one of the 12 countries that can use their PayPal accounts to purchase apps, games, books, music, movies, and other in-app purchases. PayPal will be added as an option in Google Wallet. It will just require you to enter your PayPal login details. Google did not indicate if you will need to enter your login credentials every time though. Let us know when you try it out.

Source: Android Developers

Google Play Store update adds more control over in-app purchases

A New York-based woman recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Google after her child managed to purchase US$70 worth of virtual “crystals” in the game Marvel Run Jump Smash. She claims Google wasn’t clear about the 30 minute window policy that lets users download anything for the half-hour with just one password input. Google answered back by releasing a new update for its Play Store that provides an option for users to enter a password every time an in-app purchase is made. The 30 minute window, however, is still available for those who want to use it.

Source: CNET