Google Play , originally the   Android Market , is a   digital distribution   platform operated by   Google . It serves as the official   app store   for the   Android   operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications developed with the   Android SDK   and published through Google. Google Play also serves as a digital media   store, offering music, magazines, books, movies, and television programs. Users can also purchase hardware devices through the service, such as   Chromebooks ,   Google Nexus -branded   mobile devices ,   Chromecasts , and accessories.   Applications are available through Google Play either free of charge or at a cost. They can be downloaded directly to an Android or   Google TV   device through the Play Store   mobile app , or by   deploying   the application to a device from the Google Play website.  Many applications can be targeted to specif...