Defying the original VPN philosophy, Google is forcing it’s users to have an IP address close to their location – but not precisely their location, soon.
In an email notification shared today, Google said the subscribers of it’s One suite would be able to use a VPN server close to their location(as Google has) instead of letting them select a country of their choice. This change will start rolling out from July 29th onwards.
Different Approach, But to the Desired Destination
One of the few products Google offers in it’s One Suite is a VPN that lets users hide their IP address from spying eyes to have private browsing. While it’s a needed addition to our daily lives, Google One’s VPN works differently than industry ones, making it slightly tricky to trust.
To the unknown, a VPN works by routing your data requests through a different region/device to mask your online identity for safe browsing. There are hundreds of such services in the wild & letting you choose a country you want to surf through.
But Google One’s VPN is the opposite – it doesn’t let you select a country like others. Instead, it’s mixing your IP address in the nearest server it has in your region but promises to offer the same level of anonymity as others. A change of such is coming from July 29th onwards, says Google.
The company states the new change is to improve services and experiences based on your location – so you can expect most of your apps to function as if you hadn’t changed locations at all. This is good for finding your local weather forecasts or location-based Google Search queries but also defying the main logic – which is keeping you far from your actual location.
Well, Google’s idea of mixing your IP address in their nearest server can still keep you anonymous even if several other people are using the same service. So, remember this before switching on your Google One VPN, as the change kicks in late this month.
Other Trending News:- News
