Google adds Diamond tier to Play Points in the US
With the 40% off Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Tablet discount, we first noticed that Google added the “Diamond” tier to the US Play Points program.
Expand Expanding CloseWith the 40% off Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Tablet discount, we first noticed that Google added the “Diamond” tier to the US Play Points program.
Expand Expanding CloseIn the past, you have been able to redeem Play Points for Google Store discounts. Google is now running a much deeper offer where US Play Points Gold, Platinum, and Diamond members can get 40% off the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Tablet.
Expand Expanding CloseNFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube has arrived and its one of the best ways to catch all of your team’s games, but it’s also pretty pricey. Currently, though, Google Play is giving away free access to NFL Sunday Ticket through its Google Play Points system.
Expand Expanding CloseLast year, you could briefly redeem Play Points for Google Store discounts, and a similar offer is now back for the Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseBack in April, Google started letting users redeem Play Points for “Lifestyle” items and the newest piece of company merch is an Android Plush.
Expand Expanding CloseIn addition to Play Credits and application-specific in-app purchases (IAPs), you’ll soon be able to redeem Play Points for Google T-shirts.
Expand Expanding CloseOccasionally, being on a higher Google Play Points tier provides nice perks, with Platinum members now getting a rather cool T-shirt.
Expand Expanding CloseSome customers are seeing massive Google Play Store credits and negative Play Points balances upon receiving their Stadia refunds.
Expand Expanding CloseJust in time for Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro pre-orders to open, the Play Store now allows you to redeem Play Points toward as much as $200 off Google Store purchases.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s no secret that smartphone games with in-app purchases (IAPs) are a revenue generator for both the developer and app stores. A Google Play Points promotion today highlights mobile gaming whales just a bit too much.
Expand Expanding CloseFor most of the world, Google Play Points is structured into four levels. Play Points users on the top Platinum tier are now being offered a hardware perk in the form of Google Store discounts.
Expand Expanding CloseIn its latest show of support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with Russia, Google is now showcasing support for those affected in the country with easy donations within the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseAt launch, Google offered Pixel 5 and 4a 5G buyers a slew of subscription perks. One for Google Play Points is still available until the end of this month, but Google has “suspended” the promo due to technical issues.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google Store kicked off Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on Sunday with all other hardware sales starting at midnight on Thursday. On the virtual side, the Play Store is running its annual Cyber Week deals, with the most notable offer being a 4x Play Points bonus.
Rewards programs are all the rage today, from ride-sharing services and airlines to credit cards. After launching in Japan and South Korea, Google is now bringing Play Points to the United States.
Early this month we revealed that Google was working on a new rewards program called Google Play Points. Now, that program has quietly gone official, at least in one region…
Over the past year, Google Play — and other app stores — have worked to increase curation through editorial content and top lists. A concurrent trend has been letting users beta test apps and games ahead of launch in a move that also helps developers find bugs. The Play Store is now working on a loyalty program called “Play Points.”