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Paid Google One subscription doesn't include support or full Gemini access

A subscriber to Google One expected the paid plan to include customer support and better Gemini AI access, but found neither included, with Google requiring additional payment to use Gemini more fully. This creates confusion about what a premium subscription actually unlocks.

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