In August, it will be possible to purchase and rent textbooks on Google Play

Probably, this function will not work for all regions (as usual), but for English-speaking countries this opportunity will be relevant immediately after its implementation. So, Google introduces a new section in Google Play, an educational section that is best suited for Google tablet owners. Since the new Nexus 7 is positioned as a "great option for learning," then the base should be appropriate. Not in Angry Birds students and schoolchildren should play in the classroom :)

In August, the company will publish a series of textbooks, presented by the five largest publishers of textbooks. The positive point in all this is that textbooks can actually be rented for about six months, which is longer than the length of the standard semester. For the rental price, there is no information yet, but Google will probably not raise prices to heaven.
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In addition, textbooks will be sold at a reduced cost (up to 80% discounts). Textbooks will be sold through Google Play, and synchronized with all Android-devices of the owner. In addition, access to the literature can be obtained through a normal browser + another option, an application for iOS.

By the way, back in May, Google announced a whole educational section on Google Play, which, however, will start work only this fall.

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