Google Play Points reward program is official, but only in Japan for now
(Android Police)

Earlier this month, Cody discovered evidence for a loyalty program in a teardown of the Google Play app, and now we`re seeing the first official word about it. The rewards scheme is called Play Points and has gone live in Japan, according to a support page for the app. Users can join the program by navigating to the `Play Points` section in the app`s hamburger menu. To begin with, one point will be awarded for every ¥100 (about $0.90) spent on apps and games — to be used on IAPs or converted to Google Play credit — but as you progress, higher levels can be achieved with even greater rewards. Read MoreGoogle Play Points reward program is official, but only in Japan for now was written by the awesome team at Android Police.