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Google One VPN: Local IP Address Switch for Better Location Accuracy

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Authority

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VPN by Google One is introducing a new feature that allows users to change their default IP address region from broad to local, improving location-based experiences on apps and websites. The update will roll out on July 29, 2023, and users will still have the option to choose a broader IP address region for increased privacy.

Google One VPN to Expand IP Address Region Coverage

Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google

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An upcoming update to the Google One VPN will allow users to obscure their location with a "broader IP address region" for even more privacy. This will let various services see the user's country instead of their local region, but may affect location-based experiences in apps and websites. The update is not yet live and presumably requires a server-side component. Google One VPN is more privacy- and security-oriented compared to other VPNs and was made available to all paying subscribers in March.