Google has quietly reduced the default free cloud storage for new accounts from 15GB to 5GB shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. The missing 10GB is unlocked only after users link a phone number during setup, a requirement that reportedly wasn’t part of signup earlier this year. Google also revised its help documentation to say “up to 15GB” rather than “15GB,” signaling a conditional offer. Existing users are unaffected.
Bluesky has raised its photo upload limits, allowing users to post higher-quality images than before. The new cap increases maximum file size to 2MB and expands the maximum resolution to 4000 x 4000, making it easier to share detailed photos without heavy compression or cropping.
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