What’s new: Google is currently testing a new storage policy for new Gmail accounts in select regions, offering only 5GB of free storage instead of the usual 15GB. Users can unlock the full 15GB by adding a phone number to their account.
Who’s affected
This change primarily affects new Gmail account users in specific regions where the testing is being conducted. Existing accounts with a phone number linked will continue to receive 15GB of free storage.
What to do
- If you are creating a new Gmail account, consider adding a phone number to unlock the full 15GB of storage.
