By Last night, it was revealed through some APK trickery from the Google Play Store update that Google would soon be bringing gift cards to the Google Play Store. We were sure it was coming in digital form, but new evidence confirms suspicion that Google would also be offering physical gift cards. New photos revealed today show Google Play Store gift cards in both $10 and $25 denominations.
If you don’t remember, I wrote an editorial this past Monday (with full belief that Google was working on a gift card format) pleading with Google to take advantage of a missed market: those who prefer to deal with gift cards when it comes to digital purchases instead of buying things individually.
It’d help people who like the convenience of balancing their bank account with just one purchase, people who want to buy gifts for loved ones, and for those who can’t use a credit card for whatever reason.
It seems we were right on time with our estimation that Google needed to jump into the market soon. A few short hours after writing that article I received an unconfirmed tip that Google was extremely close to offering gift cards, and that they would definitely be launching the cards either late August or early September.
With the Google Play Store update prepping for gift cards and today’s revelations, I’d say it’s easy to put a lot of stock into that launch window. This is what we’ve all been waiting, asking, and dying for. Take a look at the images above. [via Android Central]
finally :)
can finally get my kids off their blasted iOS devices!
Huzzah! Possibly just in time for my birthday. Hint hint, (friends, none of which read tech blogs)
Please for the love of humanity be non-(US-only)!!!!!
don’t like the look of them.. design wise i mean..
Seriously???? Its a gift card that will be thrown in the bin once its used! All you need to see is that its for Google Play store, and the amount on the card. I mean, can you imagine xmas time, “aaaaaaaaahhh, what is this? Its so ugly, i cant use this card!”
All the pic shows is just the cardboard packaging for the gift card, and who cares bout that. Its whats inside that counts my friend!
Seriously???? Its a gift card that will be thrown in the bin once its
used! All you need to see is that its for Google Play store, and the
amount on the card. I mean, can you imagine xmas time, “aaaaaaaaahhh,
what is this? Its so ugly, i cant use this card!”
All the pic shows is just the cardboard packaging for the gift card, and
who cares bout that. Its whats inside that counts my friend!
On a side note, id imagine crApple have a patent on all the various
colors gift cards come in????? <
Finally. I never use my debit card on any site without tight security.
they are black and rectangle with rounded corners they must be iPhones
Apple is gonna sue for all the revenue they missed out on from people who thought they were buying iTunes gift cards.
US only for now. 2-3 weeks at TRU, TARGET, Gamestop and Wal-Mart. No BBY this year. $15 card only at Wal-Mart. $50 card is the highest dollar amount.
Bout time
Suppose this will be yet another “only in America” thing?