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Google says it is ‘gradually rolling out’ option to change your @gmail.com address
On a Google support page, the company says it is rolling out a new option to let users change their email address even if it is an “@gmail.com” address.
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If you’ve seen scattered reports across social media regarding Gmail’s newfound focus on training Google’s AI models on your emails, you can take a deep breath, as the company says these reports are “misleading.”
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android notifications adding photo & attachment previews
After adding the “Mark as read” action, Google is modernizing Gmail for Android notifications with photo previews.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail adding unread dots as Google Tasks gets deadlines
Google is giving two of its Workspace apps quality-of-life improvements, starting with unread dots in Gmail.
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Gmail and Google Calendar add Gemini-powered ‘Help me schedule’
Following Add to Calendar earlier this year, the latest Gemini capability coming to Gmail is “Help me schedule” with Google Calendar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app for Windows tells users to uninstall and redownload for ‘future updates’
Following its launch earlier this month, the Google app for Windows is now prompting users to uninstall and reinstall the app to get continued updates.
Expand Expanding CloseNew ‘Google app for Windows’ brings Spotlight-esque local, Drive, web, and Lens search
Outside of Chrome, Drive, and Quick Share, Google rarely makes native desktop apps with everything usually being based in the browser. That’s changing today with a new experimental “Google app for Windows.”
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolling out ‘Purchases’ view, new ‘Promotions’ sorting
Gmail is following up improved order tracking with a new “Purchases” view and more relevant Promotions tab ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft preparing clipboard sync between Windows and Android with Gboard support
Microsoft appears to be working to add clipboard sync between Windows 11 and Android through its Phone Link system, and it works with Gboard too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Gmail security is ‘strong and effective’ following mass data breach rumors
Google issued a brief statement on its blog this week, promoting the security of Gmail following erroneous online claims of mass warnings sent to end users.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android getting the full M3 Expressive container treatment
After the initial wave of M3 Expressive, the Gmail for Android redesign continues by placing each email in a container.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolls out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Gmail was one of the first apps to start testing Material 3 Expressive in June and the redesign is now widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolls out ‘Mark as read’ & getting more Material 3 Expressive
Gmail for Android’s Material 3 Expressive redesign continues with a new search app bar, while the “Mark as read” action in notifications is now widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft is killing its ChromeOS competitor
Back in 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE as a lightweight platform to rival Google’s ChromeOS, but now, the company is pulling the plug on the offshoot.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive for desktop redesign adds centralized interface
Introduced in 2021, “Google Drive for desktop” is getting a visual redesign that centralizes controls and management in one window.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail ‘Manage subscriptions’ list rolling out on Android, iOS, and web
Gmail rollouts often take some time to complete, with Google today making official the new “Manage subscriptions” feature that lets you easily unsubscribe.
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Gmail for Android starts rolling out ‘mark as read’ button in notifications
Google is making a notable quality-of-life improvement to Gmail notifications by adding a “Mark as read” button on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android’s Material 3 Expressive update is starting to roll out very slowly
After showing off the updated design last month, Google has very slowly started rolling out the Material 3 Expressive update for Gmail on Android, but you probably don’t have it just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail can now automatically show Gemini summary cards
Last year, Gmail for Android and iOS introduced a summarize feature, and Gemini can now surface summary cards automatically.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail getting personalized smart replies as Google Vids adds AI avatars
Besides Meet Speech Translation, Google announced a slew of new Workspace features at I/O 2025 across Gmail (like personalized smart replies), Docs, and Vids.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolling out docked reply bar on Android
Gmail for Android introduced a new “quick reply” interface inside emails last year, but Google looks to be replacing it with a simpler docked bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Quick Share app on Samsung PCs will be replaced in May
Like on Android phones, Samsung will be responsible for the Quick Share experience on its Windows PCs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Material 3 redesign of Gmail for iPhone
After testing earlier this year, Google is now widely rolling out a Material 3 redesign of Gmail on iPhone and iPad.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolls out adjustable layout on Android tablets, foldables
Following Keep last year, Gmail on Android tablets and foldables now has an adjustable dual-pane layout. This is also available in the Google Chat app.
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