Google Android Market coming to the UAE
The Android Market is soon to land in the UAE, Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The Market is currently blocked in certain countries around the Middle East, and all official Android mobiles sold in those countries don’t have the Market app installed.
News that Google has reached an agreement with the telecoms in previously blocked countries comes from an app-loving tipster inside the search giant’s Middle East HQ.
We don’t have a date, as of yet, but imagine the Android Market will start to appear on devices in the next few months.
This is a major boon for Android blowers, many of which lack Google’s app store.
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it is not true…if you have an HTC Android phone, it has Google Market already installed and you can download any application.
Anyway can’t wait for Android market to be opened in UAE
All Android lovers in Turkey wait for this..
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I didn’t know Google considered Turkey as Middle East. I certainly don’t
I have Google Nexus S bought from USA. I use it in Egypt. And the market is officially enabled.
hahaha idont know how is is open source and blocked in some coutries thats awful
Anish, this means that you will be able to _buy_ apps. Currently, phones with Market cannot see or buy paid apps.
This is true for UAE. I just updated my Sony Ericsson X10 software(the one giving dual touch) and the MARKET icon appeared!!!! i can download free apps(not paid) now!!
PS. i havent rooted nor flashed my phone ever!! so guys, if u own a X10, just update ur software!!!!
TURKEY IS NOT IN THE MIDDLE EAST!!! WE ARE IN EUROPE…
Anyway we are waiting for the upgrade
i don’t have opent market in galaxy s2 at saudi arabia .please tell me when android market enable in saudi arabia?
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