Amazon "to launch Android app store"

[Simon]

Amazon is planning to open an applications store that runs on Google's Android platform, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Amazon's offering would compete with existing app stores from Apple and Google itself.

When asked for comment, an Amazon spokesman said via email: "We haven't announced anything." A Google spokesman said the company doesn't comment on rumour or speculation.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/361759/amazon-to-launch-android-app-store

[Rik]

I can believe it, they will sell anything if they think there's a profit to be made.

[Technical Ben]

I can believe it, they will sell anything if they think there's a profit to be made.

It's sad how true that is. Remember when everyone and their aunt was trying to sell insurance and loans to you. Kinda evaporated after the crash. Now it's gold. Can't wait to see the chaos from that bubble bursting (sarcasm as it will hurt us the most).

[Rik]

I wish I'd bought some gold 5 years ago.

[Glenn]

It's black these days though

[Rik]

Don't worry, it'll soon drop off then.