Gmail changes

[wtg]

Forget the AI, but being able to change your email address and keep all the stuff from your old address seems potentially useful.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/08/google-changes-gmail-after-20-years-2-billion-users-must-now-decide/

[Axtremus]

Yes, it gives those who have foolishly chosen sophomoric usernames in their youth a chance to rebrand as adults.

[Daniel]

I have 3 Gmail addresses and only 2 of them actually function. Ironically it is the 1 tied to my Google account that never functions.

This wouldn't be happening if I had a Pixel 10 Pro XL. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[Bernard]

"making it a personal, proactive inbox assistant to help you manage your life, not just your messages."

Gawd they're pathetic. I've never had gmail except for one company account that my employer set up in case of emergency. Used it maybe twice. I don't intend to start.

[AdagioM]

I have a couple email addresses, but I don’t use them with their interface. They come to my Outlook or iOS mailboxes. But I suppose I have to go in and tell them I don’t want them to use AI to “assist” me?