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Google now letting all Android developers answer critics on Google Play

Published May 13th, 2013 7:55PM EDT
Google Play reviews: Developers

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Earlier this year, Google began a trial program to allow select Android developers the opportunity to respond to their critics on the Play Store. The company announced on Monday that the ability to reply to app reviews has now been expanded to all Google Play developers. Ellie Powers of the Google Play team notes that ever since connecting Play Store reviews with Google+ profiles, the quality of reviews has “increased tremendously.” There are still some times when a customer is left unsatisfied, however, and allowing a developer to respond to feedback will only make for a better application.

“There are a lot great things a developer can do to promote their app, but the best way for your app to take off is when a really happy user tells their friend about your app, who tells their friend, who tells someone else — you get the picture,” Powers said. “That’s why it’s always been a priority for us to strengthen that conversation between developers and their users.”

Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.