If you’ve ever seen a toddler around a smartphone or tablet, you know that kids can be magically drawn to the screen. But parents don’t necessarily want their kids to have unrestricted access: that can lead to unexpected credit card charges or viewing of inappropriate content. So Google is launching a new app designed for […]
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Google Play Music now offers a $15 family plan
$10 per month seems to be the going rate for music streaming services. That’s how much Spotify, Apple, and Rhapsody charge. And Google Play Music subscriptions have been available for the same price. But now there’s another way to pay for Google’s on-demand, ad-free streaming music service. You can get a family plan for $15 per […]
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Google Play gets new family-friendly features (video)
Google is making it easier to find Android apps, games, videos, and other content that you’d feel comfortable letting your kids use. The Google Play Store now has a Family button for Apps, Games, and Movies & TV sections and a Children’s Books section in the Books area. Parents can also use updated controls to […]
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Vinci launches $200 MV 7 kids tablet with 3G capabilities
It’s hard out there for an Android tablet maker these days — it’s tough to compete with Samsung, LG, and Asus in terms of features, and it’s hard to compete with Amazon, Google, Dell and HP on price. So my first though when I saw the Vinci MV 7 tablet with a 7 inch screen […]