In an incredibly rare move, Google is killing off one of its online services – this time VPN for Google One.
Google VPN is not what you think!
The chocolate factory announced it would take the virtual private network offering offline in an email to Google One subscribers and Pixel smartphone owners. The note outlined several changes to Google One that would take effect on May 15, and also mentioned that the VPN would be discontinued "later this year" for subscribers. The service was introduced in October 2020.
Owners of Pixel 7 and newer phones will still be able to access the VPN even after it's not available to the public. The Pixel-exclusive VPN is free, and Google previously promised it would remain available for at least five years. We think you all know what is likely to happen by the end of 2025.
Google One is the web giant's subscription service that primarily offers more cloud storage for things like files, Gmail and photos.
