Google Play increases free music storage limit by 30k songs

Google’s done its music-loving users a big favour. This week, the company increased its storage limit locker for Google Play Music from 20 000 to 50 000 songs at no charge.

Google points out that users can stream or download the songs on Android devices, iOS devices, Chromebooks or from a computer via the browser. Music tracks can also be streamed through Google’s Chromecast device.

This is not the first time that Google has shown its hand when it comes to music on the go. Early in 2014, Google acquired Songza, a music streaming company that is known for curating playlists and recommending them using a signature Concierge service.

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The increased storage is quite remarkable, especially when compared to its competitors. Currently, iTunes’ Match service allows for 25 000 song uploads at a cost of US$24.99 a year and this is limited to only iTunes and an Apple TV.

The extended library allowance is a free upgrade for users, meaning users get the additional capacity without having to sign up for more Drive storage.

Google has provided instructions on how to get started if you are not hosting your collection in Google’s cloud.

Sign in to Google Play Music with your Google account. Go to your computer and visit Google Play’s music section. Sign up if needed and then claim your free storage.

If you’d like to try the Google Play music subscription service too, click “Get Started”. Otherwise, click “No Thanks” to continue with the free storage. And like that, you can upload 50 000 songs for free.