So I have a few thoughts on this subject. I have been hoping ever since apple introduced this feature for iPhone/iPad that Google would hurry up and add this. I know of several developers that are making a huge sum more with in-app virtual good purchases than their pro version ever sold. Because it's so tightly integrated in the app, it's a very simple dialog to ok/cancel the purchase and you keep using the app. I have not read the docs yet, I am going to assume that this is the same experience android users will see... they won't be taken out of the app to approve the payment correct?
To me, this is the holy grail of mobile apps for developers. I happen to know of a few people in the micro transaction business, and the predictions for this particular segment is astronomical. Tapping in to it therefore is just a matter of finding that right use of it for any given app. Games obviously are going to be the big winner with this feature, as virtual goods, map packs and so forth are unmatched in consumption by end users. I am blown away with how easy it is for someone to spend a buck to customize their avatar look, or a buck for a avatar item.. few bucks to customize, etc etc. I am really hoping.. and if anyone has read and has a clear understanding of what is going to possible.. that they have at least provided what apple has in their API for both end users and developers. Apple for example shows the top "in-app" purchases. Is there a way for the developer to get info on each and every in-app purchase, to figure out what is selling good and what might not be? Will the Market display the top in-app purchases? For the end user.. how does the in-app purchase go.. is it simply a dialog to approve/deny the purchase? What if they have never bought anything yet? I see that Google and ATT now allow for purchases to appear on their bill. I am hoping at least for ATT that in-app purchases automatically go to their bill as well? Is there any time frame on when Verizon, t-mobile, sprint and other carriers around the world will support this? On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru) < cor...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> It's the right to use the software in a certain way, to repeatedly... > > In my business, I have a stated policy of "No refunds under any > circumstances." I've had this policy for over 30 years and it has > served me well. I have the policy stated in several places and so far, > it hasn't been a problem. If you state this clearly then it shouldn't > be an issue with the consumers. Sure, you may scare away a few by > having this policy but the end result is less complaining and > customers who are more likely to be satisfied. I see no reason to > change this policy with apps. Besides, we're talking a couple of > dollars per transaction. It's not like they're choosing between buying > your $2 item or paying their rent. > > -John Coryat > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Android Developers" group. > To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<android-developers%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
