Google+ launches Hangouts on Air

May 10, 2012 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seemed like Google+ had taken a bit of a back seat to social networks like Pinterest and Twitter but this all might be about to change with the announcement of Hangouts on Air, a feature that should take global social networking to a multifaceted level of interaction soon.

Hangouts on Air is not a new feature; it just hasn’t been available for most Google+ users. It was in fact launched last September and was set to allow users to engage in live video chat sessions with as many as 9 other users and then broadcast for others to watch. These were designed to offer live streaming broadcasts with multiple participants. Up until now users could view Hangouts on Air but couldn’t start their own, unless they were part of a select group of test users. This feature is now about to be available to all Google+ users.

Features of Hangouts of Air:

  • Public broadcasts: users can use their Google+ page to broadcast their live Hangouts to the world. They can also use their company’s YouTube channel or pages in their business’ website to enbed the Hangout.

 

  • Viewer tracking: the hosts of the Hangouts can see how many users are watching the Hangout live during the broadcast.

 

  • Recordings: after each Hangout users’ recordings will be uploaded onto their YouTube channel and their Google+ post so that they can share video content after the live event ends.

Once your Hangout ends, Google+ will upload a recording to your YouTube channel and your original Google+ post so you can easily share your video content even after the live event ends.

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Google’s online store gets makeover

March 9, 2012 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Google is rebranding and renaming its online store for music, books and other digital goods. This is its most recent attempt to get a bigger profile in the electronic content sales market to compete with Apple and Amazon.com.

The store will be rebranded in the next week as the Google Play Store, leaving behind the Android Market name.

Google’s plan is to clarify that it offers a broader catalogue of content over and above the apps that are programmed for smartphones and tablets for Android operating systems.

“Some people see the Android icon on their home screen and they think it’s just for apps,” said Chris Yerga, the engineering director of Android Digital Content.

The new name and focus is being launched three and a half years after Google announced its Android Market as its central outlet for the download of mobile apps for Android-based smartphones.

Android is the top smartphone operating system globally and is used in smartphone giants like Motorola, Samsung and HTC smartphones. There are 450,000 Android compatible apps while there are 550,000 apps available for Apple iOS devices like iPhone and iPad.

Google has extended their products in the Android market to digital books, music and video. These are markets that Apple and Amazon are strong in: Apple reported that by October 2011 over 16 billion songs had been downloaded from the iTunes store while Amazon said that they now sell more digital books than print books.

Google has also simplified where its digital content can be bought – consumers were confused by the huge variety of outlets for different kinds of digital content as well as the variety of different names of the applications consumers could use to play music and videos or read the books.

Google’s goal, Yerga says, “is to bring more people to the store, maybe that person who is an avid book reader or music purchaser now becomes aware of ‘Hey I can also get videos here, I can get games here.’”

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Platinum Play’s biggest progressive winner yet!

December 29, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Platinum Play Online Casino is thrilled to announce their biggest progressive winner ever, Susan C!

Susan C won a massive £1,965,956.46 playing The Lord of the Rings™ progressive jackpot, after being a Platinum Play member for only ten days.

This huge win will allow Susan C to retire and take a fun trip to Vegas. She also plans on giving some of her winnings to her children and an animal charity.

Platinum Play has also just been voted the top approved online casino by CSR (Casino Scam Report) in their 2011 Annual “Best of the Best” Approved Online Casinos Awards. The results are based on consistency, 100% transparency, customer support and minimal customer complaints.

 

 

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Loyalty rewards

December 26, 2011 By

 

 

 

We all know that world of online casinos is one that is ultra-competitive, especially with so many of them competing for your gambling dollar. That is why so many of them dangle that big first deposit carrot in hopes of luring you in, but what else do they do after that to keep you happy?

Unfortunately, many of them do nothing to keep your business, but that is not the case here at Platinum Play. As soon as you deposit money into your online casino account you will automatically be part of the loyalty Rewards programme, given 2,500 points as a bonus, and started off at the Silver Level.

That all sounds very exciting, but I’m sure many of you are wondering what it actually means. The idea of the loyalty Rewards programme is to reward players for their continued business at Platinum Play. You add to your points total by playing games, at a rate of 1 point per credit wagered on the slots, and 1 point for every 5 credits wagered on table games.

As those points build up, which they do very quickly, you will move on up through all the different levels of the loyalty Rewards programme, with each level offering better, more valuable rewards.

You can choose to redeem your points at any time, earning 1 casino credit for every 1,000 point you redeem, or you can let it build which, when you consider the bonuses earned as you climb the levels, can help you earn faster. The only thing to keep in mind as that any points that aren’t redeemed within 60 days of being earned will be lost. Here is a quick look at the other levels, and at which point level they kick in.

•    Silver – starting level.
•    Gold – 10,000 -24,999 points.
•    Platinum – 25,000 – 74,999 points.
•    Diamond – 75,000 points and up.

Each level sees increased earning rates, as well as bonuses for achieving that status. There really is nothing better than being rewarded for something you would be doing anyway, which is just one more great reason to get your bet on at Platinum Play.

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Holiday casino tournaments

December 5, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

It is holiday time and now is the perfect time to sit back and relax and do absolutely nothing or something you really enjoy. There is nothing better than having some good fun with your favourite casino games. I checked out some of the awesome stuff that Platinum Play has to offer and was simply blown away by their selection of casino games and tournaments.

The most popular one would be the International Blackjack League that has been played for years. Top players from around the world gather and put their skills to the test during this awesome tournament and play against each other in real time mode. The winnings are super big and the overall experience is absolutely epic. Another well known tournament that a vast number of players indulge in is the International Slots League. Players get to try their hand at multiple slot games in hope of striking it rich and taking home the pot.

These tournaments work in the same way and there is one central winner at the end with the highest win box amounts. There are also free tournaments that you sign up for and play and Platinum Play also offers buy in tournaments where you may buy a seat.

It is easy and simple to sign up for these leagues; all you have to do is register with you the online casino of your choice and enter in the necessary details. Then select the tournament of your choice and you are all set to have a great time while showing off your true gaming skills.  There are two kinds of tournaments: “schedule tournaments” which start at a specific time and then there is “sit and go” tournament that begins when there are enough players willing to participate.

Platinum Play certainly offers the best in entertainment together with the Fortune Lounge Group. So make the most of the festive season and get gaming at Platinum Play, where you can win a whole lot of prizes this Christmas.

 

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Get on board with NETELLER!

December 1, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Fortune Lounge Group of online casinos, that include the prestigious Platinum Play Online Casino, is offering new players an amazing opportunity to win a cruise for two inthe Caribbean. To be in the running for this amazing prize all new players need to do is make their first deposit at Platinum Play using NETELLER and they will be entered into a lucky draw.

Why NETELLER? NETELLER is a great way to transfer funds online and most electronic merchants accept NETELLER for transfers, withdrawals and deposits. People choose NETELLER because it is a safe and easy way to make online transactions and there are no service fees.

To find out more about this amazing opportunity, click here.

 

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Thunderstruck

November 28, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

 

I am always on the lookout for something exciting and new when it comes to casino games. It was just my luck that I came across the thunderstruck 2 slot machine game at Platinum Play Online Casino.

Now slot games are extreme fun and with the new version of the Thunderstruck slot machine game, it just got better. This marvellous game boasts trendy new features in terms of design as well as the game play. The graphics are clear and of high quality and the characters seem even more realistic. You are taken back to the ancient times of Gods and ancient golden cities and a whole new world when you play this game. I think Thor the God of thunder happens to be my favourite character in the game overall. He seems so strong and brave and one could not help but admire those traits.

This game will definitely keep you entertained for hours on end; I usually play at night until the early hours of the morning and still seem to not get enough. Apart from all the cool graphics and sounds that this game offers, it’s the winning combinations that are so impressive. There are no pay-lines but there are an amazing 243 ways of winning along the set of 5 reels. All you have to have is a set of matching symbols and you advance to the next level when you have multiple sets. The jackpots are also super great and you will find yourself spinning away with a content heart.

Another exciting part of this game is that you can take advantage of the Wild Storm slot bonus feature. The moment Thor’s lightning strikes it means that you have won a bonus from 1 to 5 reels. Then there is the delightful hall of spins where you can move to new levels of free spins until you reach the Golden Achievement Award.

This one is definitely a keeper in my book of casino games and with the folks at Platinum Play casino you are sure not to go wrong with the slots or any game.

 

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Security at Platinum Play

November 20, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We all want to feel safe wherever we go, and the online experience is no different. There has been much made about security issues online, with horror stories about hackers and identity thieves been thrown around, but the truth is that the internet can be as safe as a vault as long as the proper steps are put in place to make it happen.

The Platinum Play Online Casino is a perfect example of a place that has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make their online establishment a fun, exciting, and most of all, secure place to play. Platinum Play employs a 128-bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Digital Encryption to protect your online transactions, which is the same technology used by all the major banks, and is one that is unbreakable.

You can also be sure that the only cash merchants that are used at PP are reputable, and they will protect your information with a username and password that only you have access to. Platinum Play also guarantees that all of your personal information is safe and that they will not sell or give away that information to any other party. You will also be given the opportunity to have that info removed from the PP database as soon as you request it.

Platinum Play does not tolerate spam, and you can be sure that you will never receive any e-mails or correspondence from them, unless you choose to opt in for newsletters and e-mails. PP goes out of their way to protect their players, but you can also help yourself by making sure that you have an up to date antivirus software on your computer, and that when you perform online transactions, you do so with a web wallet, which means that you can make all transactions using your e-mail only. There may be thousands of places to play online, but at Platinum Play you can always be sure that when you do, it will be in a safe and secure environment.

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How to choose the best online casino

November 19, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyone who has ever been to Las Vegas, or any other major gambling destination, will tell you how hard it is to settle on just one casino to play at, given that there are so many options. Sure it may seem difficult at first, but they will also tell you that after their initial trepidation, they were finally able to settle on one that fits their needs perfectly.

Now imagine taking the number of casinos in Vegas and multiplying them by the thousands, and you’ll get an idea of what it’s like to try and pick an online casino to play at. The decision process is somewhat different than choosing which land based casino to play at, as there are a number of definite features that the online version must have, no questions asked, before it can be considered a viable option.

The first thing that the average person looks at is the number of games available, and which software is being run on the site, as that is usually a pretty good indicator of quality. Good, but not necessarily important when you weigh it against some of the other factors that come into play.

High on your list of must haves in an online casino are a wide variety of banking options, and you should be looking for a site that has web wallet options, as well as the standard, traditional methods of payment. And speaking of payment you should be on the lookout for a casino that offers a good deposit or sign-up bonus, and which have a rewards program that will continue to serve as a thank you for being a loyal customer.

That may seem like a lot of things to be on the lookout for, but you can really narrow your search down by looking for a casino that bears the eCogra seal of approval. Seeing that will show that the casino has done everything to meet the high standards of fair play, security and money handling. You can keep on searching for as long as you like, but I think you’ll find that Platinum Play meets all those criteria and more, so look no further.

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How to choose the best casino

November 6, 2011 By

 

 

 

 

 

 

The online casino world differs from the land-based version in many ways, but perhaps the biggest difference comes in the choice that we have with the online variety. Even if you live in a large metropolitan city, chances are there will only be a couple of different live casinos to choose from, whereas online, the possibilities are endless.

I could ramble on about one place versus another, but perhaps the easiest way to break down what to look for in a good online casino, is to tell you the things that made me choose Platinum Play over all the others.
The first thing I did was to search a whole bunch of independent “Top 10” lists online, to see which casinos showed up regularly. What I found was that there lists were seldom the same in the top 3, which most likely meant that those first choices were either sponsored, or were affiliate programs that the list writer was a member of. That meant checking on down the lists and by doing that, I found that Platinum Play showed up on the majority of them.

I knew that I wanted a casino that ran the Microgaming software, which is arguably the best in the world, as well as one that bore the eCogra seal of approval. Any site that had both of those would virtually assure that my online experience would be both secure and fun, and again, Platinum Play had both.

The final thing that I wanted was a casino that had a number of banking options, specifically of the web wallet variety, so that I wouldn’t have to continually give out all my personal info; check again. Most people will have different reasons for opting for one casino over another, but I believe it’s essential that you find a site that is verified to be safe and secure and has a great selection of games and runs the best casino software in the world, and for me that equals Platinum Play.

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