Jio has recently started offering free access to Google Gemini Pro to its users. Similar to how Airtel provides Perplexity and how ChatGPT Go plans offer their own trial features, this is mainly done to help users get comfortable with the service. Once people start relying on the tool, they are more likely to pay for it later.
However, there is a serious catch with the Google Gemini Pro trial that many users may overlook. The issue revolves around Google Storage, and it can easily push you into buying a paid plan even if you do not intend to use Gemini regularly.
The Hidden Storage Trap
The Gemini Pro trial comes with 2TB of Google storage. At first, this may look like a great benefit, but it can create a dependency.
Most of us keep Google Photos backup on by default. We store every picture and video, including the ones we will probably never look at again. Normally, when our storage approaches the free 15GB limit, we start deleting older or unnecessary files to free up space.
When you activate Gemini Pro and get 2TB, you stop worrying about storage. Throughout the year, your photos, videos, and other files will keep uploading without caution. It becomes easy to forget how quickly space can fill up when unlimited space seems available.
What Happens After the Trial Ends?
Once the Gemini Pro trial expires, your storage will return to the default 15GB limit. If your account is already filled beyond that limit, you will face the following issues:
What You Should Do Instead
If you already struggle with storage space because of photo and video backups, it is better to avoid activating Gemini Pro on your primary Google account.
If you still want to explore the Gemini Pro features, you can:
The free offer may look appealing, but it is important to think long-term. If you regularly back up photos and videos to Google Photos, activating Gemini Pro on your main account may end up costing you money later.
Stay aware, use a secondary account if needed, and avoid unnecessary storage troubles.
However, there is a serious catch with the Google Gemini Pro trial that many users may overlook. The issue revolves around Google Storage, and it can easily push you into buying a paid plan even if you do not intend to use Gemini regularly.
The Hidden Storage Trap
The Gemini Pro trial comes with 2TB of Google storage. At first, this may look like a great benefit, but it can create a dependency.
Most of us keep Google Photos backup on by default. We store every picture and video, including the ones we will probably never look at again. Normally, when our storage approaches the free 15GB limit, we start deleting older or unnecessary files to free up space.
When you activate Gemini Pro and get 2TB, you stop worrying about storage. Throughout the year, your photos, videos, and other files will keep uploading without caution. It becomes easy to forget how quickly space can fill up when unlimited space seems available.
What Happens After the Trial Ends?
Once the Gemini Pro trial expires, your storage will return to the default 15GB limit. If your account is already filled beyond that limit, you will face the following issues:
- You cannot upload new photos to Google Photos.
- You cannot save files on Google Drive.
- Most importantly, your Gmail may stop sending or receiving emails.
What You Should Do Instead
If you already struggle with storage space because of photo and video backups, it is better to avoid activating Gemini Pro on your primary Google account.
If you still want to explore the Gemini Pro features, you can:
- Use an alternate Google account where you do not store important data.
- Keep your primary account untouched to avoid storage pressure later.
The free offer may look appealing, but it is important to think long-term. If you regularly back up photos and videos to Google Photos, activating Gemini Pro on your main account may end up costing you money later.
Stay aware, use a secondary account if needed, and avoid unnecessary storage troubles.
