We discourage the use of ads within apps included in Google Play for Education. -While ads are allowed, please note that the Google Play for Education site will -flag apps that display ads, so educators can choose use apps that are ad-free. -Similarly, we also discourage any UI within your app that exposes in-app purchase -to students.
-Google Play for Education uses primarily Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 devices, so -your testing can focus on those specific hardware devices. You can purchase the -devices from Google Play and other stores. Although testing on Nexus -devices is preferred, you can test on other 7-inch or 10-inch tablets or virtual +
Google Play for Education uses primarily Nexus 7 devices, so +your testing can focus on that specific hardware device. You can purchase the +device from Google Play and other stores. Although testing on Nexus +devices is preferred, you can test on other 7-inch (or 10-inch) tablets or virtual devices if you don't have access to Nexus devices.
Leading up to the full launch in Fall 2013, Google Play for Education will be -available to participating schools across the United States as part of a pilot -program. Educators in participating schools can browse for apps and purchase -them in bulk, then deploy them instantly to teacher and student devices.
- -Leading up to the Fall 2013 launch, the Google Play for Education team is +conducting an extensive series of pilots that include schools and students across +the United States. Educators in participating schools can browse for apps and +purchase them in bulk, then deploy them instantly to teacher and student +devices.
+As an app developer, you can take part in the pilot program, getting your app into the hands of schools and key influencers in the education technology -community. It's a great way to get early feedback on your educational app. To -offer your app in the pilot program, just prepare the app, ensure that it meets the -Guidelines for -Apps, and then opt-in to Google Play for Education, as described above.
+community. It's a great way to get early feedback on your educational app. -Once your app is approved during review by our third-party educator network, -it will be made available to educators in the pilot program right away. Note -that, during the pilot program, the review and approval process may take longer -than usual.
+To offer your app in the pilot program, prepare the app and ensure that it meets +the Guidelines +for Apps. Then opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish as soon +as you are ready. Once your app is approved during review by our third-party +educator network, it will be made available to educators in the pilot program +right away. Note that during the pilot program, the review and approval process +may take longer than usual.
The initial launch of Google Play for Education is planned for Fall 2013. The @@ -255,4 +255,10 @@ pilot program and full launch will include schools in the United States only, with support for schools in other countries to follow.
At this time, you should include your app in Google Play for Education only -if it is targeting the US K-12 market.
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