In September, Google launched a subscription service for Android apps and games. Play Pass, which has added more than 150 titles since last year, now reaches nine other countries and gets an annual payment option.
Google at launch promoted more than 350 “fully unlocked” apps that are free of in-app purchases (IAP) and advertising. Compared to Apple Arcade, Play Pass includes non-entertainment utilities and tools, such as weather apps.
New content is added monthly with a recent boost of Sesame Workshop experiences as part of a kid-friendly selection. Look under “Kids’ Apps and Games” for a “Teacher Approved” badge. The company today also promotes new games that will soon be released on Play Pass:
You can start with the recently released Playdigious’s The Almost Gone and look for exciting content like The Gardens Between and Kingdom Rush and new releases like Rogue’s Bright Paw and The Label’s Line Weight coming out later this year.
To expand availability beyond the US, Play Pass will hit Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and the UK this week for a total of 10 countries.
Meanwhile, the $ 4.99 per month plan will be augmented with an annual subscription that costs $ 29.99 in the United States. Current users will see the option “Upgrade to an annual subscription” in the main feed. Basically you are paying six months and getting a full year.
To sign up for the one-month trial, open the Play Store navigation drawer and tap “Play Pass” to get started. This will add a new tab to the bottom bar where you can navigate through unlocked apps. The feed is personalized and includes sections like “New and Notable”, “Best Games” and “Recommended for you”. This subscription integrates with Google Play Family Sharing to give access to five other family members.
All of these new Play Pass features will be implemented this week.
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