Google One launched a VPN in October 2020, which later became available for all tariffs and platforms. Google announced today that it will be removing VPNs from Google One next month.
Initially pitched as “an extra layer of online security for your Android phone” and “peace of mind that your data is safe”, the company posted the following: white paper It explains in detail how it works. Besides, there was Google Third party testing of the system and open source client-api.
Currently, this VPN is available on the Google One app for Android and iOS, and Mac and Windows clients are also available. It initially required a premium plan at $9.99 per month, but the offer was reduced to $1.99 per month in March 2023.
Google is now shutting down the VPN function [they] I found that people don’t use it. The company says 9to5Google The shutdown will allow the team to “refocus” and “support more desired features with Google One.”
Earlier this year, Google One reached 100 million subscribers and CEO Sundar Pichai described it as a future growth area driven by artificial intelligence. Today’s change follows news this week that Google Photos’ AI editing tools will be available for free in the coming months and will no longer require a subscription except for unlimited use of Magic Editor.
Google One VPN service will be discontinued in the next few months; A specific schedule is not known today. Existing users will be redirected to third-party VPN options.
Meanwhile, there is no change to the free Pixel VPN with the Pixel 7 series in 2022. Back then, availability was guaranteed for five years.
In fact, the big VPN upgrade that debuted with the Pixel 8 will be available on the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, and Fold in June. Older Pixel phones will stop using the Google One app and switch to a built-in service, meaning there won’t be constant notifications.
VPNs available with Google Fi are also available.
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