Right now, Google Play Music is one of the strongest options for a streaming music service thanks to its plethora of content and an interface that’s easily navigated. One thing it has been missing, though, is a family plan. According to a new report, though, that’s changing — and soon.

Based on information gathered by Android Police, Google will be adding a family plan option to its Play Music All Access that will allow up to six different family members to have access to all of the streaming music they can get their hands on for only $14.99 per month. If that pricing pans out, it will automatically put Google Play Music as one of the leading options as far as pricing and music availability is concerned.

Comparing Play Music to Apple Music, for example, the latter option offers six members a family plan for only $14.99 per month as well, so it’s clear that Google wanted to compete with Apple right out of the gate. Plus, Spotify currently has different options for its own family plan, where pricing starts at $14.99 per month for two members, and rockets up to $29.99 per month for only five members.

This will be a welcomed addition to Google Play Music. If it does indeed launch, will you sign your family up to it?

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In March of this year, Samsung made its own mobile payments option official with Samsung Pay. Now a few months later, the service is now available in the United States for those with the appropriate devices. Samsung’s even throwing in a free accessory offer for good measure.

As hinted at above, you’ll need a Samsung-branded Android-based device to take advantage of Samsung Pay in the United States. Specifically, you’ll need a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, or a Galaxy Note 5 to use the service. As it stands right now, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular all support the payment option. Verizon Wireless says that it is still evaluating Samsung Pay.

Samsung Pay supports the cards you’d expect, including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. U.S. Bank, Citi Bank, and Bank of America are on board for supporting the mobile payment option as well.

For owners of the Galaxy Note 5 or the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung has a limited-time promotion going for you if you sign up for Samsung Pay. If you activate between today, September 28, and October 11 at 11:59PM ET, you’ll be able to choose from either a wallet flip cover or a wireless charging pad. To get enrolled in the offer, after you’ve successfully activated a card, head into the app and select More –> Announcements –> Samsung Pay Activation Offer.

Android Pay has been available for a little while now, and offers support for more devices, but Samsung Pay has a leg up when it comes to terminal support thanks to its Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology, which allows it to work at terminals that don’t offer NFC support. With that in mind, and if you have a supported device, do you plan on using Samsung Pay?

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