GetJar to Add Update Notifications to Android Applications

November 26, 2011

GetJar to Add Update Notifications to Android Applications 4

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GetJar just announced that they will be adding a new update notification feature that will allow developers the opportunity to reach out users to let them know when an app update is available. For example, say you have the Angry Birds Seasons app downloaded to your phone via GetJar, the developers can now push out a notification telling you that new levels or features are available for download. In addition, GetJar suggests using updates as an engagement tool so that developers can send friendly reminders about apps that users may have forgotten about.

Although still in beta, the new feature is currently being tested and should hit airways relatively soon. As far as user updates go, GetJar 3.5 began rolling out last week and it looks to be “stable and sustainable” according to GetJar. For further developer information hit the link below.

[via GetJar]

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Stacy Bruce was born and raised in Spokane Washington. He attended the University of Washington to study pre-med only to change his course study a year later to forensic science. Although currently not a doctor or a scientist, some believe he posseses the knowledge of both. He was a resident of San Diego California for ten years, lived beachside and sometimes wonders why the hell he moved back to Spokane. A multi-talented man, Stacy is a fabricator, an artist, a gear head, a tech junkie and at most, the disciple of Casanova. Growing up, he was always enthralled with electronics, gadgets and gizmos. Throughout his life he has had one, if not two, of every cool and new electronic device available. He began his smartphone experience with the original iPhone. After realizing it was more like theirPhone, he decided he wanted the ability to customize, so Stacy moved to the OG Droid and has been a loyal Android fanatic ever since. Moving through all of the top tier Verizon phones, he recently retired his Droid Charge in favor of the Galaxy Nexus, only to wonder what great device Samsung will come out with next. Stacy is a busy new homeowner in where he lives with his beautiful girlfriend and two dogs.