Notify user within app that a new version is available

Question

I have an android app in the market and I\'ve noticed that it can take quite a while for the app to be updated when I release a new version.

What I was hoping is so

Answer 1

There is no API or service by when you can check with Google Play what the latest version of your app is.

Instead, you should maintain the latest version code on your server, and have your app check it periodically against its own version code. If the version code is higher on the server, then your app needs to be updated and you can tell the user accordingly.