Google Play could finally catch up to Apple and Steam with this long-missing store feature
The Google Play Store is preparing to introduce app gifting, a feature that will allow buyers to send games to friends and include personalized notes. Recipients will also be able to re-gift titles they don't want. This addition addresses a significant gap between Google Play and competitors like Apple's App Store and Steam, both of which already support gifting. The feature represents a meaningful store enhancement for Android's digital distribution platform.
Key points
- Google Play Store lacks native app gifting feature currently available on competing stores
- New gifting system under development with support for notes and re-gifting
- Addresses long-standing gap in Android's digital store capabilities
- Aligns with broader trend of online game distribution dominance
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