Yay for Paid Apps, but where are the Widgets?

[elenaran]

I'm glad we've got paid apps now, but when should we be expecting the Widget API/SDK to be released?

[dgoodisi]

just to clarify, they can be uploaded by developers in the US and UK.

By "mid next week" they will be available for download on the G1, at least in the US.

At least according to the email sent out today by google to registered developers.

[Casey Rain]

Agreed, that's definately something to look forward to.

[All~G1]

we need WIDGETS!!! just sayin'

[vigan8]

oh we got paid apps? how are we gonna pay and are there any apps up yet...

[sdsviet]

oh we got paid apps? how are we gonna pay and are there any apps up yet...

looks like its going thru google checkout but i have no clue how they are implementing that.

[dgoodisi]

looks like its going thru google checkout but i have no clue how they are implementing that.

Google Checkout is tied to your google account. If you are using a GAFYD account for your G1 you will also probably need to create a Google Account for your GAFYD account.

Email sent today is below

Hello,

I'm writing to let you know about a couple of updates to Android Market.

I'm pleased to announce that Android Market is now accepting priced
applications from US and UK developers. Developers from these countries
can go to the publisher website at http://market.android.com/publish to
upload their application(s) along with end user pricing for the apps.
Initially, priced applications will be available to end users in the US
starting mid next week. We will add end user support for additional
countries in the coming months.

We will also enable developers in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France,
and Spain to offer priced applications later this quarter. By the end of
Q1 2009, we will announce support for developers in additional countries.
You can find more information about priced applications in Android Market
at http://market.android.com/support/

Google Checkout will serve as the payment and billing mechanism for
Android Market. Developers who do not already have a Google Checkout
merchant account can easily sign up for one via the publisher website.

Furthermore, I would like to let you know that Android Market for free
applications will become available to users in Australia starting February
15th Pacific Time and in Singapore in the coming weeks. You can now make
your applications available in these countries via the publisher website
at http://market.android.com/publish.

Finally, if you would like to receive development and marketing
information, please go to your profile page at
http://market.android.com/publish/editProfile and select the "Contact me
occasionally about development and Market opportunities" checkbox.

We look forward to seeing your applications on Android Market.


Eric Chu,
Android Market

[jordanjay29]

Widgets will only come once Google releases its API. Probably in a future release, somewhere over the rainbow.

[HTC-G1]

technically, since nobody can pay yet, nor has a paid app... "WE" do not have paid apps yet

k thx.