Google is updating its Play Points system to make accrued points much more useful in a variety of ways. It’s also debuting Super Weekly Prizes to possibly earn you free gear, including Pixel hardware.

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With 220 million members in 35 markets, Play Points is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs. Google today is updating Play Points with “exciting new perks and rewards” across three areas.