Google is testing a new storage policy for new accounts created in select regions. The test reduces free storage for those new accounts to 5GB. Google says the change is intended to help it continue providing a high-quality storage service while encouraging users to improve account security and data recovery. Google did not name the regions involved in the test. For existing accounts, users are expected to keep 15GB of free storage as long as a phone number is added to their Google account. The free storage is shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Google’s support wording was updated to indicate each Google Account includes up to 15GB of storage.
"“We're testing a new storage policy for new accounts created in select regions that will help us continue to provide a high-quality storage service to our users, while encouraging users to improve their account security and data recovery,” said Google."
"“Each Google Account includes up to 15 GB of storage” instead of “includes 15 GB of storage.”"
"Google has revealed the reason behind that. In a statement to Android Authority, a Google spokesperson said the company is testing this change to help it continue to provide a “high-quality storage service” to its users."
"As for existing accounts, we believe that as long as users have a phone number added to their Google account, they will continue to enjoy 15GB of free storage, shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos."
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