Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new with Google Play:
More Rewards with Google Play Points
- Get ready for “super weekly prizes” if you’re a Gold, Platinum, or Diamond member of Google Play Points. These include awesome prizes like new Pixel devices and Razer gaming gear!
- Check the Play Points perks tab every week to see what new prizes you can win (available in the US, UK, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan for now).
New Features in the Google Play Store
- Discover relevant content easily with curated “collections” that group updates from similar apps together. No more hunting for updates from your favorite shopping apps or games!
- Play Pass subscribers get access to even more gaming features (details not mentioned yet).
- Calling all comic book fans in Japan! A new comics section lets you preview chapters for free.
More Control Over Your Data
Google cares about your privacy. A new feature lets you choose which apps are excluded from personalization algorithms used by Google Play. This means you can control which apps influence the recommendations you see. You can find this setting under “Personalization in Play” in the main menu.