Google One's VPN function will end on June 20, 2024, and the system-embedded VPN function already introduced in the Pixel 8 will be added to the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Fold in an update on June 3rd



It has been announced that Google One VPN, a VPN service offered as part of Google One , a paid subscription service provided by Google, will be discontinued on June 20, 2024.

Google One VPN shuts down on June 20, Pixel updates coming
https://9to5google.com/2024/05/14/google-one-vpn-shutdown-date/



Google One VPN now has a funeral date | TechRadar
https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/google-one-vpn-now-has-a-funeral-date

The Google One VPN is shutting down in June
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2024/05/the-google-one-vpn-is-shutting-down-in-june.html

It was revealed in an email sent by Google to Google One subscribers that the VPN service 'Google One VPN' provided as part of Google One will be shut down in April 2024. Google explained that the reason for the shutdown of Google One VPN was 'because people are not using the VPN service,' but the specific time of the shutdown was not disclosed.

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New information on the Google One help page has revealed that Google One VPN will end on June 20, 2024. The help page published by Google titled 'What will happen to Google One VPN?' states, 'Starting June 20, 2024, VPN by Google One will be discontinued.'

What's happening with Google One VPN? - Google One Help
https://support.google.com/googleone/answer/14806901



The above help page lists the following four alternatives to Google One VPN:

・Google Fi Wireless
Google Fi Wireless offers a VPN feature as part of your cellular plan that, when enabled, encrypts your online activity when using mobile data and Wi-Fi.

・Google Pixel 8 series
The Google Pixel 8 series comes with a built-in VPN as part of the system settings.

・Google Pixel 7 series
Even after Google One VPN is removed from the Google One app, the VPN function will be available on the Google Pixel 7 series by updating the system software. The system-embedded VPN function of the Google Pixel 7 series is scheduled to be available in a system update on June 3, 2024. Specifically, the built-in VPN will be available on the Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Google Pixel 7a, and Google Pixel Fold.

Other VPN apps available on the Google Play Store

The help page also has instructions on how to uninstall the VPN from Windows and macOS, and how to remove the VPN profile from Android and iOS. Note that Android and iOS users will also need to turn off the VPN from the Benefits page in the Google One app.

in Mobile,   Software, Posted by logu_ii