Last week, Google announced that it would soon shut down the VPN service included with Google One. The company pointed to it only being used by a fraction of subscribers, and I wonder if part of that is due to a lack of consumer trust.
In the months to come, Google will be shutting down the VPN that was available as a part of Google One. There’s been plenty of outcry surrounding the shutdown, but did you even use it?
Back in October of 2020, Google One introduced a VPN that later became available on all plans and platforms. Google announced today that the VPN by Google One is shutting down in the coming months.
The service people most want from Google One is YouTube Premium. That is the holy grail for a Google subscription and calls for it will only increase now that Nest Aware and Fitbit Premium are coming — starting in the UK — at no extra cost.
Google One is readying a referral program that earns you up to $25 of Play Store credit, while people that use your link get “75% off their first 3 months” of service. This is not yet live.
The new Google One AI Premium plan now provides access to Gemini features in Gmail, Docs, and other Workspace apps for personal accounts. Google says the integration lets you “get more done without jumping between tabs or apps.”
Back in October, we saw the Home app tease an “All-in-one subscription from Google” that included Nest Aware and Google One. New strings today provide more details about this upcoming addition.
Google One has crossed 100 million subscribers and has a big new focus on its “AI Premium” tier with Gemini Advanced, but caught up in the crossfire seems to have been the 200GB plan, which is no longer being surfaced to account holders.
After teasing the milestone last week, Google One now has 100 million subscribers, with Sundar Pichai saying how the AI Premium Plan will drive future growth.
Sundar Pichai announced last week that Google One is about to cross 100 million subscribers. Google One is now getting a new AI Premium plan that costs $19.99.
With the holiday shopping season nearly coming to a close, Google seems eager to boost sales for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro by sending out $100 discount codes to Google One members and Google Wallet users.
The Google One VPN is an easy, fast way to protect your web traffic, but it was also breaking Android Auto for a little while. That’s since been fixed, however. Here’s what you should know.
Google announced at the start of this month that Nest Aware is getting a price increase. The Google Home app now reveals that an “All-in-one subscription from Google” could be in the works.
Google usually prioritizes its Android and iOS apps when adding new features, but Google Photos on the web is now adding advanced editing Google One tools.
Google One is continuing its recent push to increase subscriber security and privacy by adding a simple tool in the Android app that lets users check their IP address.
Following the announcement of Search Labs to test the upcoming Search Generative Experience (SGE), Google One subscribers are getting “priority access,” though it’s won’t be immediate.
Compared to other VPNs, the one included with Google One is more privacy- and security-oriented. An upcoming update to the Google One VPN will let you better obscure your location with a “broader IP address region.”
Back in July, 2TB+ Google One tiers added premium Workspace features focused on video calling. Google Meet is now adding a 1080p streaming option as part of Google One and other paid Workspace tiers.
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Comment: Google One VPN may have suffered from a lack of trust
Last week, Google announced that it would soon shut down the VPN service included with Google One. The company pointed to it only being used by a fraction of subscribers, and I wonder if part of that is due to a lack of consumer trust.
Expand Expanding CloseDid you even use the Google One VPN? [Poll]
In the months to come, Google will be shutting down the VPN that was available as a part of Google One. There’s been plenty of outcry surrounding the shutdown, but did you even use it?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN will be discontinued, Pixel VPN remains with upgrade coming
Back in October of 2020, Google One introduced a VPN that later became available on all plans and platforms. Google announced today that the VPN by Google One is shutting down in the coming months.
Expand Expanding CloseWill Google One ever include YouTube Premium?
The service people most want from Google One is YouTube Premium. That is the holy grail for a Google subscription and calls for it will only increase now that Nest Aware and Fitbit Premium are coming — starting in the UK — at no extra cost.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One starts including Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware
In a significant expansion, Google One now includes Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware, which we previously reported. This is starting in the UK.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One launches referral program: 75% off first 3 months, Play Store credit
Google One is readying a referral program that earns you up to $25 of Play Store credit, while people that use your link get “75% off their first 3 months” of service. This is not yet live.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini rolling out to Gmail, Docs, and more with Google One AI Premium
The new Google One AI Premium plan now provides access to Gemini features in Gmail, Docs, and other Workspace apps for personal accounts. Google says the integration lets you “get more done without jumping between tabs or apps.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One is still planning to add Nest Aware
Back in October, we saw the Home app tease an “All-in-one subscription from Google” that included Nest Aware and Google One. New strings today provide more details about this upcoming addition.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One hides 200GB plan, making it difficult to subscribe to
Google One has crossed 100 million subscribers and has a big new focus on its “AI Premium” tier with Gemini Advanced, but caught up in the crossfire seems to have been the 200GB plan, which is no longer being surfaced to account holders.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One crosses 100 million subscribers, focusing on AI Premium
After teasing the milestone last week, Google One now has 100 million subscribers, with Sundar Pichai saying how the AI Premium Plan will drive future growth.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One AI Premium is $19.99/mo with Gemini Advanced & Gemini for Workspace
Sundar Pichai announced last week that Google One is about to cross 100 million subscribers. Google One is now getting a new AI Premium plan that costs $19.99.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One is about to hit 100 million subscribers
During Alphabet’s Q4 2023 earnings call, Sundar Pichai announced that Google One is about to cross 100 million subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle really wants you to save $100 more on Pixel 8
With the holiday shopping season nearly coming to a close, Google seems eager to boost sales for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro by sending out $100 discount codes to Google One members and Google Wallet users.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto was briefly broken by Google One VPN, but has been fixed
The Google One VPN is an easy, fast way to protect your web traffic, but it was also breaking Android Auto for a little while. That’s since been fixed, however. Here’s what you should know.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN is ‘built into’ the Pixel 8 with no persistent notification
With the Pixel 7, Google started offering a free VPN, and the Pixel 8 offers much deeper integration that doesn’t require a separate download.
Expand Expanding Close‘All-in-one subscription from Google’ with Nest Aware, Google One might be coming
Google announced at the start of this month that Nest Aware is getting a price increase. The Google Home app now reveals that an “All-in-one subscription from Google” could be in the works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi members can ignore an upcoming Google One cancellation alert
If you’re a Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Plus subscriber, the carrier is changing how your Google One perk is managed starting September 25.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN switching from broad to more local IP address [U: Live]
Google One is updating its VPN to change the default IP address region from broad to local, thus improving location-based experiences.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos adds 12 new video effects for Pixel, Google One
While we wait for Magic Editor, Google Photos is adding new effects to make videos “pop” with one of 12 different styles that just requires a tap.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos website adding advanced editing tools from Google One
Google usually prioritizes its Android and iOS apps when adding new features, but Google Photos on the web is now adding advanced editing Google One tools.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One Android app now lets you find your IP address and network
Google One is continuing its recent push to increase subscriber security and privacy by adding a simple tool in the Android app that lets users check their IP address.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One Premium will offer ‘priority access’ to Search Labs and SGE
Following the announcement of Search Labs to test the upcoming Search Generative Experience (SGE), Google One subscribers are getting “priority access,” though it’s won’t be immediate.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN readying ‘broader IP address region’ setting
Compared to other VPNs, the one included with Google One is more privacy- and security-oriented. An upcoming update to the Google One VPN will let you better obscure your location with a “broader IP address region.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out 1080p streaming for Google One 2TB+ and Workspace tiers
Back in July, 2TB+ Google One tiers added premium Workspace features focused on video calling. Google Meet is now adding a 1080p streaming option as part of Google One and other paid Workspace tiers.
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