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Google One for Android gets tablet redesign
Besides announcing Mac and Windows VPN support today, Google One for Android is getting the tablet redesign that was previewed back in May.
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Google One for Android gets slick homescreen redesign
We’ve been waiting for a tablet redesign of Google One since I/O in May, but until then the Android app is getting a new homescreen that lets you see more details about your subscription at a glance.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7 and 7 Pro getting free Google One VPN in December
Google launched the Pixel 7 series with two features listed as “coming soon.” The free “VPN by Google One” is one aspect of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro’s security tentpole, and it’s set to come in December.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One gets a promo campaign with Marie Kondo and Keegan-Michael Key [Video]
While Google One has expanded to offer a VPN, premium Meet features, and more Photos editing tools, extra storage space is still a core part of the subscription service, and the company is now releasing a rather high-profile ad about that.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One 2TB+ plans add premium Meet video features, like no 1-hour group limit
Since the 2018 launch, Google One has been adding more features for those that subscribe to 2TB or more of storage. The latest addition to Google One is premium Workspace features, starting with enhanced Google Meet video calling.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android, iOS add convenient ‘Storage used’ indicator
On the web, Gmail has long noted how much storage you’re using at the bottom of the page. A “Storage used” indicator is now on Gmail for Android and iOS to save you from needing to open another app or website for space management.
Expand Expanding CloseUnlimited Google Photos backup now available as Google One tier only on T-Mobile [U]
Just over a year ago, Google and T-Mobile (in the US) announced that they were working together on Pixel, RCS, and YouTube TV. Google One is also part of the partnership and T-Mobile customers will soon be able to pay $15 per month for Unlimited Google Photos backup.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One 2TB+ subscribers can get a free Titan Security Key — Here’s how to redeem
The latest Google One perk is a free Titan Security Key that lets you enable two-factor authentication (a.k.a. 2-Step Verification) on your online accounts.
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How to edit pictures in Google Photos and which features require Google One
Google Photos makes it easy to backup, organize, and share your memories, but did you know it has handy edit options as well? Earlier this year, Google brought more editing features to users, but quite a few are locked behind a paywall. Here’s how to edit pictures in Google Photos and what Google One subscribers get as a bonus.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Now available] Google One VPN comes to iPhone and iPad with 2TB+ plans
In late 2020, Google introduced a VPN for its Google One subscription that provides additional Drive/Photos storage, extended support, and other perks. After initially being Android-only, the Google One VPN is now launching on iOS.
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T-Mobile is handing out $10 Google Play credits to Google One subscribers
T-Mobile has been offering better support for more and more Google services as of late, including the recent arrival of a special Google One tier just for T-Mobile customers. Now, T-Mobile is handing out free Google Play credits as a gift to its subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One reaches 500 million downloads on Play Store
Google One has now surged beyond the 500 million-download milestone on the Play Store just a year after reaching the 100 million figure back in November 2020.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One members on iOS get new ML-powered filters in Photos, including Portrait Light & HDR
With last year’s Pixel phones, Google introduced new machine learning-powered editing tools that later came to all Android devices with Google One. iOS users with a One subscription now have access to those new filters in Google Photos.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One users in 4 countries can get a free 2nd-gen Nest Hub by upgrading to 2TB annual plan
In the past, Google has offered free Assistant speakers to existing subscribers and prospective members of its subscription storage service. The latest Google One promo involves upgrading to a 2TB annual plan for a free Nest Hub (2nd-gen).
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN coming to 10 more countries for grand total of 18 [Updated]
Back in October, Google announced that its Google One storage subscription was adding a built-in VPN option. The Google One VPN is now seeing an expansion in North America and five European countries.
Expand Expanding CloseT-Mobile customers get an exclusive 500GB Google One plan for $5/month, account billing
T-Mobile and Google are working together on everything from smartphones to software, and today the two companies are announcing a bonus that will give T-Mobile customers access to an exclusive Google One tier that saves a few bucks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One gets Material You with Dynamic Color, but more importantly a dark theme
The Material You rollout continues with Google One getting a redesign that leverages Dynamic Color. However, the bigger update is a dark theme that replaces the previous bright look.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One quietly adds 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month following Photos changes
Google One storage is shared across the various products on your account, including Gmail, Drive, and Photos, but now that the latter has stricter storage requirements, more people are looking to pay for plans. Now, Google has introduced a 5TB plan to bridge the $40 gap between tiers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet ‘Series One’ adds 27″ & 65″ AIO touchscreens w/ whiteboard stylus, USB-C monitor mode
Back in September, Google announced a more integrated video conferencing kit created in partnership with Lenovo. The latest in the “Series One” Google Meet hardware family are all-in-one touchscreens that are essentially Jamboards with better cameras and two sizes.
Expand Expanding CloseNew unified ‘Backup by Google One’ system, UI widely appearing in Android Settings
Back in July, “Backup by Google One” started rolling out as an expansion to the existing Android backup service. This more granular and expansive approach to storage is now more widely available.
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Selected Google One accounts in the UK can now claim £4 free Play Store credit
As part of the regular subscriber benefits to the cloud storage service, Google One is offering selected accounts £4 of free Play Store credit in the United Kingdom.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One will soon offer a discounted Play Pass bundle
Google One, Google’s subscription service that gives you increased storage for Drive and Photos, is set to become available in a discounted bundle with Play Pass.
Expand Expanding Close‘Backup by Google One’ is Android’s new unified backup system
Google today started rolling out “Backup by Google One” as an update over the existing Android backup service that now means end users only have to be aware of one sync to the cloud.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One VPN can now be temporarily snoozed from the persistent notification
In addition to letting specific Android apps always bypass the VPN, Google One now lets you temporarily snooze the secure connection on Android.
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