On the similar lines of Apple’s family sharing feature, Google Play (Developer Console) has released a new feature, Google Play Family Library. Now all the purchases on Google Play can be shared with up to six family members. This feature is supportive for eligible apps, game, TV show, movie or book available in Play Store. Any of these can be purchased and shared with your family across various devices. It does not require any additional sign-up fee.
Check out how?
As the name suggests, Google Play Family Library allows sharing purchased apps and content with up to six family members. This works only on the apps and content that are eligible. This means developers have to allow the customers to share the purchase. Developers need to enable this feature for content and apps purchased before the updated DDA (Developer Distribution Agreement) effective from July 2nd, 2016. Users can check out and see whether previous purchases of the app or content are eligible for your Family Library or not. Developers can change this option by signing in their Google Play Developer Console. After selecting an app, they have to select the pricing and distribution page, where they have to check the box in ‘Family Library’ Section.
Sharing across various devices
Google has kept various device usage in mind, adding functionality to share Family Library content across Android, iOS, and web platforms. Now you can enjoy the shared content on all kinds of devices like phones, laptops, tablets or TV.
Managing family purchase and sharing
You can restrict what to share and what not in Family Library. You can keep purchased items you don’t want to share in your personal library and restrict them from sharing. There are various purchasing options too.
For music lovers
Google Play Music Family Plan allows six family members to stream millions of songs on demand for monthly subscription of $14.99. This plan, launched last year, has expanded to Mexico, Italy, New Zealand, and Ireland. Web and Android devices support it.
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