Google Play Leveling Up! - Android Faithful Episode #54

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We've got exciting news about Google Play and an exclusive interview with Sam Bright, VP & GM of Google Play recorded from Google HQ in New York City. Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman sat down with Sam Bright to hear all the latest coming to Google Play. In addition, Ron Richards joined the guys to hit on the big news of the week so we don't miss a thing!

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INTERVIEW

Thank you to Sam Bright for being generous with his time and sitting down with us, as well as all the awesome people at Google for welcoming us to the Google NYC office to learn about Google Play and record on location. Make sure you check out the latest at Google Play on your Android device!

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