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Google Play Pass Is the Perfect Quarantine Companion for Android Users

Apr 7, 2020 08:01 PM

Stardew Valley game displayed on a tablet with a mobile device showing various apps beside it.

This extended period at home due to COVID-19 is the perfect time to try out new apps in the Play Store. But instead of buying premium versions, Google Play Pass will give you unlimited access to paid apps and games for about five bucks. And there's an even better deal now to help with coronavirus.

For $4.99 a month, you and up to five other people (using Family Library) can access over 300 premium games in the Play Store as well as numerous paid apps. During this time of quarantine, Google is sweetening the deal by expanding its free trial to 30 days. That's right, one month to plays hundreds of games without ads or in-app purchases.

To take advantage of Google Play Pass, open the Play Store app and select the hamburger menu. Choose "Play Plass" and select "Start free trial." Follow the instructions, then you will see a new homepage in the Play Store app with all the free games and apps you now have access to.

Google Play Pass Is the Perfect Quarantine Companion for Android Users

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