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VPN by Google One comes to iPhone and iPad
VPN by Google One, included with Premium 2 TB and higher plans, began rolling out to iPhone and iPad
What changed
- VPN by Google One (Premium 2 TB and higher)
- Was Before: “VPN for Android phone”
- After: “VPN for Android and iOS”
What this means for you
Premium 2 TB and higher members on iPhone or iPad could use the Google One VPN, not just Android users.
How we know
Google announced on Feb 1, 2022 that the VPN was rolling out to iOS for Premium 2 TB and higher plans.
An archived copy of the US plans page from Jan 1, 2022 lists “VPN for Android phone”.
By Apr 2, 2022, an archived copy lists “VPN for Android and iOS”.
Sources
- Google: VPN by Google One comes to iOS (Feb 1, 2022) · archived copy
- Google One plans page, US (before, Jan 1 2022: “VPN for Android phone” on Premium 2 TB and higher) · archived copy
- Google One plans page, US (after, Apr 2 2022: “VPN for Android and iOS”) · archived copy
Full research notes
Google's February 1, 2022 post: 'Today, we’re beginning to roll out the VPN to iOS devices. Similar to Android, the VPN will be available to Google One members on Premium plans (2 TB and higher) through the Google One app on iOS.' Members could share the plan and the VPN with up to five family members. The US plans page listed 'VPN for Android phone' under the Premium 2 TB ($9.99/month) and higher plans on January 1, 2022, and 'VPN for Android and iOS' on April 2, 2022.
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