Giving a rose and a physical book is very nice. But you should know that you can also look good with a gift of something more virtual. Specifically, a virtual copy of said book. You won't have to leave home, you can do it instantly, and you won't waste time traveling or wrapping it. The charm is lost, but isn't it the intention that counts? Google Play Store virtual books can be given as gifts to other Android or iPhone users, either on World Book Day or at any other time.
The procedure is the same whether you are an Android user or an iPhone. Also, by using the Google Play Books platform, available on both the Google Play Store and the App Store, there are no incompatibility issues or restrictions That is, you can search for any book and give it to the person you prefer without having to worry about the cell phone they are using.
Just access Google Play Books, a section within the Google Play Store if you have an Android mobile. Or an app itself within the App Store if your platform is iOS. Once inside, all you have to do is use the search bar to find the title you want to buy and give away. Or take a walk through the different collections that this store shows. Once the title is found, click on it
In the description screen we look at the upper right corner, where a small menu is hidden. Click on the symbol of the three points and see how the option Gift. appears.
In this way, a new screen emerges where you can carry out the procedures for buying and sending the book in its digital format. The first thing is to write the recipient's email Then we add our own email and, if we want it, also a message of up to 200 characters as a dedication or explanation of this gift. Once this is done, click on Next.
Now it's time to pay for the book. Like any digital content from the Google Play Store, we can choose between different payment methods such as a credit card, the mobile billing line, etc.We enter the password to verify our banking information and that's it A small flap informs us that the gift has been carried out, and that it will reach the recipient shortly.
The recipient user of this gift will be notified via email A card informs them of the book they have received, where they must click on the blue button “Redeem Gift” to be able to get hold of it permanently. This will take you to Google Play Books, where you can confirm accepting the book in your user account. If the Confirmation button is clicked, the action is carried out and the book becomes part of the collection. In this way it can be downloaded and read as if it were another purchased book.
On the other hand, if the book is not accepted by the recipient, we can send it to someone else for them to enjoy. After all, the purchase will be made, so the gift had better be used. For his part, the buyer receives a receipt for the management carried out in case it is necessary to make a claim or leave a record of the payment.
Having a free book in our gallery or collection does not detract from our possibilities when it comes to enjoying it on Google Play Books. We have all the options of this complete digital content reader We can change the font size, use the reader aloud, mark the text, search for words or translations on the Internet, etc. Always respecting our bookmarks and our last bookmark.
