Google confirms a new storage policy test, after some users reported that new Gmail accounts get 5GB, not 15GB, of free storage if they don't add a phone number
Android Authority Akshay Gangwar
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Even 5GB is enough for malware ops abusing their accounts — I'd lower it, tbh, and even add a traffic limit [embedded post]
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Google explains why some new Gmail accounts only get 5GB storage | The company says it's experimenting with a new storage policy for some accounts.
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Gmail now gives 5gb free if you sign up without phone number
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Google accounts no longer get 15GB of free storage, only 5GB until you link a phone number
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The era of 15GB free Gmail storage is ending