Initially Free, Google Now Restricts Cloud Storage on Gmail, Google Pixel, and Chromebooks
Cloud Storage is one of the mainstay lines Google, they offer large capacity cloud-based storage for free. Billions of Google users find it very helpful and already use this service in their daily lives. Unfortunately those days will soon be over, because Google decided to change the rules of the game.
The program is called Google One, and you have to pay a subscription fee if you want to continue to enjoy the free storage every month.
These restrictions apply to G-Mail services, Chromebook laptops and Google Pixel.
These restrictions apply to Gmail, Chromebook, and users Google Pixel which previously got access to large storage from Google. Usually, you get this access as a bundle given by Google for Chromebook and Google Pixel buyers.
There are even reports that previously the buyers Chromebook get free access to extra storage in the cloud for 2 years, but trimmed to a year.
Actually if you are an old customer who hasn’t passed the 15 GB free usage, you won’t feel a significant impact. But what is clear now is that Gmail, Google Drive, and various free services from Google are paid.
How Much Does a Google One Subscription Cost?
Subscription fee in Google One it’s diverse. But for the cheapest you can subscribe to the 100 GB package for 26 thousand Rupiah per month. With this package you can also get the option of Google Expert Access, the option to add a Family, and several other additional benefits.
Actually, Google is not the only one that provides subscription-based cloud storage services. Apple already provides paid Cloud Storage for $ 0.99 per month. However, Google’s move to suddenly change this free service to a paid one, of course, has taken many people by surprise.
Dafunda Tekno himself believes that this is indeed Google’s business strategy to provide a service as a way to attract customers and see market opportunities. After all, Google itself is also looking for profit, right? so we have to be patient with the existing free storage.
