Google I/O completely forgot Pixel VPN — here's the Android alternative I'd recommend to secure your…
Google I/O 2026 has arrived, and while Android, Gemini, and YouTube share the headlines, Google has yet again forgotten its VPN service along the way.
Pixel VPN by Google (formerly Google One VPN) has been included in Google Pixel phones for several years now. However, aside from a name change and a small improvement to its integration in Android menus in recent months, it hasn't garnered much attention from its Alphabet owners, leaving it far from being among the best VPNs right now.
Proton isn't the only great Android VPN out there, though. Surfshark ranks as my top Android VPN overall. It packs a ton of features into plans that are often only a little over $2 per month. It also has 'Alternative ID' a feature, which takes Android 17's new 'Spoofing Protection' feature to another level by giving you an entirely new, secure identity to use on websites...
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