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In the dynamic landscape of technology, the latest updates can sometimes lead to unexpected frustrations for users. This week, Nixplay smart digital photo frame owners experienced this firsthand when they encountered a previously announced update that significantly altered the features of their devices. The update was set to “remove premium features and reduce limits,” including a drastic reduction in cloud storage from what was previously available to just 500MB.
Nixplay has historically offered generous cloud storage options, having provided free cloud storage since its inception. For instance, a 2016 review by PCMag highlighted an 8-inch frame that came with a complimentary 10GB of storage. However, in addition to the reduced storage, users also lost the ability to sync a Google Photos album for free—an option that many had enjoyed. According to the announcement, those existing users whose accounts already surpassed the new 500MB threshold would find some content “restricted from sharing or viewing on a frame” unless they either edited their collection or opted for a subscription upgrade.
Reactions on the Nixplay subreddit reflect widespread dissatisfaction with these changes. Many users took to the platform to express their grievances, with discussions centering on how the modifications disproportionately affect long-time customers rather than newcomers. Some have even gone so far as to label the situation a scam. One user shared a reluctant decision to subscribe, noting that while they felt cornered into paying, it was primarily to avoid the hassle of transferring “a few thousand photos in the cloud” to a new application.
Nixplay now offers paid subscriptions with new pricing tiers—$19.99 annually for 100GB of storage (Nixplay Lite) or $29.99 per year for unlimited storage (Nixplay Plus). Both subscription levels also include the capability to sync with Google Photos. However, it remains uncertain if this feature functions as effectively as it did prior to recent changes made by Google that affected various digital frames.
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