It turns out that the VPN function of Google's online storage service 'Google One' will be discontinued in 2024



Google's paid online storage service '

Google One ' includes large-capacity storage, automatic backup functions, and a free virtual private network (VPN) service. However, an email sent to Google One subscribers revealed that the Google One VPN service will end in 2024.



Google One VPN shutting down, Pixel VPN remains
https://9to5google.com/2024/04/11/google-one-vpn-discontinued/

Google One is a paid online storage service, and in Japan a 100GB basic plan is available for 250 yen per month, a 2TB premium plan for 1,300 yen per month, and an AI premium plan that includes 2TB storage and the generation AI Gemini Advanced for 2,900 yen per month.



Google One includes not only storage but also a VPN service called '

Google One VPN '. Using a VPN enhances security even when using an insecure Wi-Fi network and prevents tracking based on IP addresses. Google One VPN has also undergone a third-party system audit , and the client API is open source .

However, on April 11, 2024 local time, Mishaal Rahman , a writer who writes about Android-related news, reported in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Google One's VPN service will be terminated in 2024.

In an email sent by Google to Google One subscribers, Google said, 'To focus on the most popular features and benefits, we will end free shipping on select Google Photos print orders in Canada, the UK, the US, and the EU on May 15, and will end Google One VPN in 2024.' Users of Pixel 7 and later Pixel smartphones will continue to be able to connect to Google's VPN service .



According to technology media 9to5Google, Google is getting rid of its VPN service because 'people aren't using it. By removing less-used services, Google is freeing up its team to support more in-demand features on Google One.'

It was also announced that the AI image editing tools that were previously only available to Pixel users and Google One subscribers will now be made available free of charge to all Google Photos users.

Google makes AI image editing tools such as 'Eraser Magic' available for free to all Google Photos users, including iPhone users - GIGAZINE



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