April 12, 2024 at 04:31PM
Google is discontinuing its VPN service for Google One subscribers and Pixel smartphone owners, with the VPN set to be taken offline later this year due to low demand. The service, introduced in 2020, will still be available to Pixel 7 and newer phone owners. The decision aligns with Google’s focus on more in-demand features for Google One.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. Google is discontinuing its VPN service for Google One subscribers and Pixel smartphone owners, with the VPN being taken offline later this year.
2. Pixel 7 and newer phone owners will still be able to access the VPN even after it becomes unavailable for the wider public.
3. The decision to discontinue the VPN service was due to low demand, with Google aiming to refocus efforts on more in-demand features within Google One.
4. Google’s whitepaper indicates the company’s desire to make VPN technology available to as many users as possible, but the frequency of mentions of VPN within Google One is minimal compared to other features.
5. The discontinuation of Google’s VPN is the first product/service cancellation announced by Google this year, following a 197-day streak without cancellations, according to Killed by Google.
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