Australia's internet restrictions could go even further, Gmail warns of ban for under-18s
A law designed to shield children from harmful content could end up blocking them from their own inboxes
Google's privacy policy now has a loophole for using your Gmail and Photos data in ads
Cutting corners: Plenty of people keep a big chunk of their lives stored in Gmail and Google Photos, from flight bookings and receipts to years of family pictures. For years, Google has said none of that content would be used to pick the ads they see. That promise now comes with an exception – and it applies to anyone who lets the company's AI dig through those apps.
Proton Mail now lets you send email from your Gmail address
New feature lets you transition away from Gmail gradually, so you never have to open Google's app again
Google trials 5GB storage cap for new Gmail sign-ups without phone numbers
A new security feature or a ploy for more private info?
Gmail encryption goes mobile, but email itself remains the weak link
Despite Google's best efforts, encrypted emails can still be a pain in the neck to deal with
You can finally change your Gmail address without losing everything
TL;DR: Many Gmail users stuck with outdated or embarrassing usernames have spent years or decades hoping Google would add the ability to change them without losing past emails or other data. The company quietly teased the functionality late last year and has now enabled it for all US users.
It's not you: Gmail is glitching this weekend, and spam filters are slipping
Users report 10+ minute delivery delays and a flood of unscanned junk landing in inboxes
What just happened? Gmail is having one of those mornings, the kind where the world's default email client suddenly feels like it's running on dial-up and forgot how to spot obvious junk mail. Users are reporting delays in email delivery and warnings that some messages haven't been scanned for spam, letting junk (and potentially worse) slip into inboxes.
Google is putting even more AI into Gmail, and some of it is on by default
The takeaway: Here's a piece of news that not everyone will welcome: Google thinks there simply isn't enough generative AI in Gmail, so it's adding even more Gemini features. Some are free, others are subscription-only, and a few will be enabled by default – meaning you'll have to opt out if you don't want them.
Google is finally letting you change that embarrassing old Gmail address
Good news, LimpBizk1tfan182
Google denies Gmail reads your emails and attachments to train AI, but here's how to opt-out anyway
Deactivating "smart features" could disengage spam filters and spell check
Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you're a Workspace user
Google wants to solve the hassle of exchanging keys for end-to-end encryption comms
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Google says Gmail breach reports are false, stresses protections remain strong
After false headlines, Google denies claims of emergency Gmail warning
Google Gemini vulnerable to a stupidly easy prompt injection attack in Gmail AI summaries
Artificial idiocy keeps on improving things... for cybercriminals
AI first, security later: As GenAI tools make their way into mainstream apps and workflows, serious concerns are mounting about their real-world safety. Far from boosting productivity, these systems are increasingly being exploited – benefiting cybercriminals and cost-cutting executives far more than end users. Researchers this week uncovered how Google's Gemini model used in Gmail can be subverted in an incredibly simple way, making phishing campaigns easier than ever.
Gmail now shows AI-generated summaries by default on mobile
Gemini will decide when AI summaries are useful, typically for long threads
Gmail's smart replies will mimic your writing style by analyzing your emails and Google Drive files
Machines talking to machines
In brief: A future in which generative AIs write emails back and forth to each other on our behalf has moved a little closer. Google is improving Gemini's smart replies, making them not only longer, but also more personalized by analyzing your previous emails and Drive files.
When Gmail beta debuted in 2004, how much free storage did it offer?
Let's not forget Hotmail offered a generous free 2MB at the time.
Gmail adds end-to-end encryption for internal emails in enterprise beta
Send client-side-encrypted messages with a few clicks
Google upgrades Gmail search with AI to improve email relevance
The world's most popular email service should soon include a smarter search function
Gmail may soon receive "email alias" feature to combat unsolicited mail
For now, the option is still hidden within Google's latest Android code
Notion is coming for Gmail with new email client powered by AI
One unique feature lets you bump up threads until you get a response
Gmail's new summary cards help users track purchases, events, and more
Why it matters: Google is constantly tinkering with Gmail to make it more productive and useful. Its most recent effort is an update to the summary cards feature, which will now offer real-time information about events, bills, and other important matters. It's a handy addition to email boxes that are increasingly overflowing with junk and marketing messages – an environment, in other words, where important information can easily get lost.
Google enhances Workspace with Gemini Pro 1.5 and new Vids application
GenAI does video enhancements in Meet, dynamic content generation in Gmail, and more
Google confirms it is definitely not killing off Gmail after hoax goes viral
But Google Pay is shutting down