Google tests 5GB cap for some new accounts (opens in new tab)

Google confirmed it is testing a storage policy in select regions under which some new account sign-ups start with 5GB of free cloud storage if they do not add a phone number, instead of the 15GB long associated with Google accounts. The quota is shared across Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos, and the full free allocation remains available at no charge after phone verification in the test.Highlights:Rollout uncertainty: Google has not identified all markets in the trial; user reports cit...