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Android apps are popular but the paid gaming section often feels undervalued which Google could fix with this special option.
Google wants to let you try the game before you decide to buy
Google is doing its utmost to make Android a hot destination for gamers and one of the many features could be luring people with options like ‘try to buy’ which sounds like a good idea. The company is reportedly testing the feature internally, and spotted by the folks at Android Authority in an APK teardown of Play Store version.
Apple has built a strong ecosystem of games and also made the hardware good enough to run all the popular AAA titles. Google is trying its best to change the narrative around Android with games and trial offers could have a big part to play in how people consume games on the platform.
Try The Games: Good Idea?
The leak comes at a good time as Google looks to enhance its approach towards gaming, where the money is big and the company can entice developers to build apps or port them for Android users. The new try before buy option means you will get a short window to try the game, experience some of its features and then decide if you want to buy it for your account.
This is a lot like streaming apps letting you see live shows for a few minutes for free and then asking you to pay for the service. It could be a smart way to increase its usage time on the Play Store for gaming apps and also support more popular titles as the availability increases.
The report claims many people not willing to pay for games could finally open up to the prospect as they get to experience the title and not just see its clips or trailer to know its overall value for the money.
Paid apps on Android is not a very lucrative segment but letting people try out the games and even let them continue from where they left off after buying could change the trend for the company and even the game developers.
Google is also going to make big changes to the app listings from March 2026, where it will warn users about apps that cause extra battery drain which will surely push users away from such apps.
January 08, 2026, 16:15 IST
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