Google has launched an updated version of the Android Market web site…and it’s so much better than the old one. Previously, Android Market’s web presence was minimal, with a limited amount of information on a very small number of titles. The new site is eons better, with a wealth of information and useful new features.
The coolest thing about the new Android Market site is that it allows you to purchase apps on the web and push them directly to your phone. Reading information and user reviews about apps is more comfortable on a computer, but once you make a purchasing decision on your PC, the app starts downloading to your phone. Being able to push purchases is a slick and powerful feature.
One of the big knocks against Android is that its users don’t buy nearly as many apps as their iOS counterparts. The new Android Market makes content easier to discover and purchase. This should give the Android Market a nice boost, which in turn will help the OS appeal to developers.
I’m going to play with the new Android Market throughout the day and post some updates in the comments section. As of this writing, I can only browse content. The site won’t allow me to sign in so that I can purchase and install apps. Hopefully this gets fixed later today.
