During Google’s I/O event in San Francisco today, the company announced that movie rentals will be making their way to the Android Market.
Starting at $1.99, movies rented via the Android Market are tied to the user’s Google account and can be streamed to both smartphones and tablets. The rental periods work in the much the same way as Amazon and Apple’s movie rental services. Rental periods last 30 days, and users have 24 hours to complete the films once they begin watching them.
Users can also “pin” rentals to devices, allowing them to watch rentals without being connected to the internet.
Available now, the rental service currently spotlights films like The King’s Speech and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Curiously while rentals start at $2, all of the current top rentals cost twice as much.
Google also announced a movies application for Android 2.2+, which will be available within the next few weeks.
