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A five-step method to reclaim about 23GB from Google Photos: ignore items uploaded before June 1, 2021 (they don’t count toward storage), prune bulk screenshots via the Photos website, use stacks to weed out near-duplicates, use Google One’s storage manager to remove large media, and delete hundreds of short videos. The result lowers usage to under the halfway mark and buys time before upgrading Google One.
Google reduces the free Google One AI Pro period for Pixel 11 Pro to six months (from twelve). After that, owners must pay about $20 per month to maintain the AI Pro features and 5TB of Google One storage; Pixel 10 Pro still offers 12 months of Google AI Pro until Oct 31, signaling a shift toward monetizing AI features with new Pixel upgrades.
Google has begun emailing Android users about a policy change that, in 45 days, will count all Android backups—SMS, call history, device and app settings—toward Google Account storage. The change adds to Photos and MMS already using space and introduces granular backup controls for Android 9+ to choose which data and apps are backed up. Users can monitor backup usage via Google One, free up space, upgrade storage, or disable backups if needed; if over the limit, automatic backups pause. Typical backup size impact is small, around 30–40 MB.
Google AI Plus on Google One drops its monthly price from $7.99 to $4.99 and doubles storage to 400GB, usable across Gmail, Drive, and Photos, while other features (Gemini usage limits, Omni in Gemini, Daily Brief, and Gmail AI Inbox) remain the same for now.
Android Authority’s Brady Snyder argues that Google’s AI Pro bundle—now including 5TB cloud storage, Home Premium Standard, Google Health Premium, and YouTube Premium Lite—for $19.99/month looks like strong value, but rising prices for individual Google services and questions about whether AI Pro’s perks will stay at that price cast doubt on whether the deal can last in the long run.
Rumors suggest Google may reduce the free 15 GB storage for new Gmail accounts to 5 GB to deter spam and mass signups; evidence includes a Reddit post showing a prompt to provide a phone number to unlock 15 GB, and Google’s support text reportedly changing to “up to 15 GB,” fueling speculation that a rollout or A/B test could be underway. Google has not confirmed any change; users can manage storage by upgrading via Google One or deleting content.
The article discusses how the integration of Gemini AI in Gmail, available through Google's AI Plus plan, has significantly improved the author's productivity by providing context-aware assistance directly within Gmail, making it a valuable and cost-effective tool that has become indispensable in their workflow.
Google is offering a limited-time 50% discount on its Google One annual plans, including storage options like 100GB and 2TB, as well as the AI Pro plan, making it more affordable for users to access cloud storage and AI features, with the deal primarily available to new users through a workaround.
Google One is offering a limited-time 50% discount on its 2 TB and AI Pro annual plans for new subscribers, with prices reduced significantly for the year 2026, including additional benefits like enhanced Google Workspace features and expanded AI capabilities.
Google AI Pro is now available as an annual subscription for $199.99, offering 2 TB of storage, AI tools, and other features, with savings of 16% compared to the monthly plan. The service includes various AI and productivity features, and users can switch to annual billing via their Google account.
Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, now has the ability to "remember" user preferences and interests, allowing it to tailor responses more effectively. This feature is available to Gemini Advanced users through a Google One AI Premium subscription and can be managed via the "Saved Info" page. Users can input personal details like dietary preferences or job roles, and the AI will incorporate this information into its interactions. This update follows a similar feature introduced by OpenAI for ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
Google may offer a complimentary one-year Gemini Advanced subscription, valued at $240, with the purchase of a Pixel 9 Pro, which includes access to Google's top AI model and 2TB of Google One storage. The standard Pixel 9 might come with a six-month free trial of the same service. This move is part of Google's strategy to compete with Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series.
Google has discontinued its VPN by Google One service as of June 21, citing low usage. Initially launched in October 2020 for premium subscribers and later expanded to all plans, the VPN was designed for online protection rather than location switching. Google recommends users uninstall the app from their devices. Pixel and Google Fi Wireless users still have access to separate VPN services.
During the Google Store summer sale, buyers of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can get four months of Google One AI Premium for free, along with significant discounts on the devices. This offer includes access to advanced AI features and 2 TB of Google One storage.
Google is enhancing its Chromebook Plus laptops with a range of new AI-powered features, including the "help me write" tool, a built-in image generator, and the exclusive Magic Editor for Google Photos. Additionally, Chromebook Plus buyers will receive a year of Google One AI Premium plan, integrating Gemini chatbot features into various Google apps. Other updates include a Game Dashboard for gaming, Google Tasks integration, and future AI-powered tools like "help me read" and accessibility features from Project Gameface.