'The "the bribery for your data" stage': some new Gmail accounts now require a phone number to unlock the full 15GB of storage - TechRadar

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Published May 16, 2026 • 1:30 PM

'The "the bribery for your data" stage': some new Gmail accounts now require a phone number to unlock the full 15GB of storage - TechRadar

'The "the bribery for your data" stage': some new Gmail accounts now require a phone number to unlock the full 15GB of storage TechRadar
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