In a significant change to its long-standing policy, Google has begun testing a new requirement for new Gmail users that could limit access to free cloud storage. Since the launch of Gmail in 2013, users have enjoyed the benefit of 15GB of free storage. However, this update introduces a phone verification step that may frustrate new users.
New Users Encounter Storage Limitations
New users must verify their phone numbers to access the standard 15GB of free storage. | Image by sungusungu
Who Will This Affect?
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The Loss Will Be Felt
This new verification requirement is likely to impact many potential users who value easy access to Google's services. While it's understandable that Google is taking steps to mitigate abuses of their generous free storage offers, there may be more user-friendly solutions to this issue.
