Is a Google One and Play Pass bundle on the horizon?
Yes, you heard right. Google One will be offering its subscription in a discounted bundle alongside Play Pass. This is according to a teardown of Google One by 9to5Google.
The Google One subscription service not only gives you additional cloud-based storage across the various Google platforms such as Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive, but it also provides you with support from experts. You'll also find VPN protection, member rewards on the Google Store, Google Play credits, and even preferred pricing on select hotels found on Google Search.
The upcoming bundle will now offer Google One members the option to add a Play Pass subscription and save a percentage discount. As a standalone subscription, Google Play Pass is currently $4.99/month. This is not a bad price considering you get access to all the best Android games and apps. To add to the appeal, Google will be offering members a free Play Pass trial to see if it is worthwhile.
Google Play Pass allows members to get all the best Android apps and games without having to deal with annoying in-app purchases or ads. Google Play Pass also releases select titles for free to members, whereas you would have to purchase the game without the membership. One such game that has been included is the popular Stardew Valley game, among others. You can also share your Play Pass subscription with up to five Android devices, creating a family group.
Reportedly the bundle will only start with the lowest $1.99/month Google One storage plan and none of the higher storage options yet. You will be able to upgrade from the lower plane to a higher one should you need it.
Another benefit to consider is that Google will continue to let you share your Google One and Play Pass accounts with your family group while not charging anything extra for this feature.
Closing words
This upcoming bundle containing Google One and Play Pass for one small subscription fee does sound enticing. If you are someone that loves trying out the best Android apps and games, along with needing more cloud storage on your devices, then this bundle would be ideal for you.
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