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Google has recently made changes to its free cloud storage offering, reducing the default storage for new accounts from 15GB to 5GB. Users now have the option to increase their storage to 15GB by linking their phone number during setup. This change was implemented without any official announcement from Google. sungusungu / Reddit Key Changes Google's support page now states that users have "up to 15GB of cloud storage at no charge," instead of the previous definitive statement of 15GB for all accounts. New users are prompted to choose between 5GB of free storage or linking their phone number to access the full 15GB. Google Reason for the Change Google's decision to link free storage to phone numbers aims to prevent users from creating multiple accounts to gain additional free storage. This change is seen as a measure to avoid duplication rather than a restriction on free storage. Some users may still have access to 15GB without verifying their phone number, as Google is conducting a regional test. The timing of this change coincides with Google's expansion of storage for AI Pro subscribers to 5TB. It suggests a shift towards offering more storage to paying customers while limiting free storage options. Users should be prepared for reduced free storage allocations in the future.

Tag: 5GB

Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage

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