Tag: Google One

  • Google Pixel 9a Launch: Free YouTube Premium & Google One Included

    Google Pixel 9a Launch: Free YouTube Premium & Google One Included

    Google’s new budget-friendly Pixel smartphone has appeared in yet another leak. This time, instead of uncovering new technical specifications or features, the latest information has revealed some exciting benefits that may come with purchasing the Pixel 9a. Here’s what you need to know.

    Exciting Offers with the Google Pixel 9a

    As per a report from Android Headlines, Google is set to release the Pixel 9a along with complimentary subscriptions to several of its well-known services. One of the most appealing offers is a free three-month subscription to YouTube Premium, which is ideal for frequent users of the video platform. In addition, you might also receive a three-month Google One subscription, which provides 100GB of online storage.

    Limitations on Subscriptions

    However, the report clarifies that the Google One subscription won’t include the AI Premium plan that contains the advanced features of Gemini. But wait! There’s more—early purchasers of the Pixel 9a could also enjoy a Fitbit Premium subscription for approximately six months. If this information proves to be accurate, the Pixel 9a will come with similar free offerings as the flagship Pixel 9 series.

    Upcoming Launch Details

    Only about a week ago, the Pixel 9a was seen being certified in the EMVCo database, and prior leaks have revealed potential pre-order and release dates. This budget-friendly smartphone is anticipated to make its debut during the annual Google I/O event, which typically occurs around May. Nevertheless, some rumors suggest that this year’s event might be scheduled for March 19, 2025. As this is still an unverified rumor, it’s best to take this information with a grain of salt for the time being.

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  • Google One UK: Get Fitbit Premium & Nest Aware Included at No Extra Cost

    Google One UK: Get Fitbit Premium & Nest Aware Included at No Extra Cost

    Google One, the subscription-based cloud storage service, is introducing additional benefits for UK consumers subscribed to the Premium plan. Customers on this plan can now access Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware at no additional cost.

    Enhanced Benefits for UK Consumers

    Google One not only offers cloud storage options starting at 100GB and scaling up to 30TB but also includes various perks and features. These include a VPN available across all plans, family sharing for up to five members, Google Photos editing tools, and Google Play credits. The highest-tier plan, the 2TB AI Premium Plan, also grants access to Gemini Advanced.

    New Services Added for UK Subscribers

    In a recent update, Google One has included two new services for subscribers in the UK. Specifically, users on the 2TB Premium Plan can now access Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware without any additional charges.

    The company confirmed this news, stating that "Fitbit Premium & Nest Aware are currently included with Google One Premium plans in the UK."

    Value Addition for UK Users

    This addition of Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware is a substantial value proposition for users, as these services typically cost $9.99 and $8 per month, respectively. Additionally, UK customers can upgrade their Nest Aware to Nest Aware Plus for £5.99 per month, saving them over the standard $15 per month cost.

    Fitbit Premium provides personalized insights, breakdown of sleep scores, monthly sleep profiles, and wellness reports based on Fitbit statistics. On the other hand, Nest Aware is a subscription service for Nest products that keeps users informed about important events at home.

    While UK users can now enjoy these new benefits, it remains unclear whether these additional Google One perks will be extended to subscribers in other countries.

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  • Google One Achieves Over 100 Million Subscribers

    Google One Achieves Over 100 Million Subscribers

    Google One, Google’s cloud storage subscription service, has reached a major milestone by exceeding 100 million paying subscribers. CEO Sundar Pichai underscores the company’s plans to boost future expansion with its recently launched AI Premium Plan.

    Pricing Plans

    Google One offers a way for users to increase their storage capacity beyond the free 15GB provided with services like Gmail, Drive, and Photos. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the pricing plans:

    • Basic (100GB): $1.99/month or $19.99/year. Includes sharing with up to five users, additional photo editing features like Magic Eraser, VPN access, and dark web monitoring.
    • Standard (200GB): $2.99/month or $29.99/year. The primary difference is a 3% reward on Google Store purchases.
    • Premium (2TB and up): Starts at $9.99/month or $99.99/year, offering larger storage, Google Workspace premium features (for tools like Meet and Calendar), and a 10% reward on Google Store purchases. There are higher tiers than 2TB for those needing even more storage.

    Apart from this, the company recently launched the AI Premium plan ($19.99/month) that introduces powerful tools built on Google’s Gemini AI model.

    AI Premium Features

    These features offer advanced capabilities like generating drafts in Gmail, organizing content in Slides, and providing data visualizations within Sheets. Subscribers on plans with 5TB or more storage currently have a limited-time trial of AI Premium features until July 31, 2024, for free.

    Google intends to make AI Premium available to other subscriber groups, including Google Fi Unlimited users and those who pay for Google One through third-party billing providers.

    Pichai emphasizes that the addition of these AI features is pivotal to the service’s continued growth. This subscriber milestone for Google One interestingly coincides with YouTube Music + Premium also reaching 100 million users.

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