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The Mercury News
1 month ago
Deliverability

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fool's Day joke

Google's April Fool's pranks led to the groundbreaking launch of Gmail with significant features like large storage, search capabilities, and email threadings.
Gmail's announcement on April Fool's Day 2004 was initially mistaken for another prank due to its innovative and unprecedented features compared to existing services. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Deliverability

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fool's Day joke

Google's tradition of April Fool's Day pranks led to the unexpected launch of Gmail with groundbreaking features like 1 gigabyte storage and integrated search technology.
The introduction of Gmail revolutionized email services by offering significantly more storage space and improved search capabilities, setting a new standard in the industry. [ more ]
WRAL.com
1 month ago
Deliverability

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fool's Day joke

Google co-founders introduced Gmail on April Fool's Day with a massive storage capacity that revolutionized webmail services.
Gmail innovation included features like search technology and threaded conversations for a seamless user experience. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Deliverability

20 years of Gmail

1 gigabyte of storage offered by Gmail was revolutionary at launch.
Gmail's success was driven by its innovative features like lightning-fast search. [ more ]
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Mail Online
2 months ago
Tech industry

Elon Musk claims he's creating a Gmail rival dubbed 'XMail'

Elon Musk plans to launch an email service named XMail.
Musk's history of unfulfilled promises urges caution on the potential release of XMail. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
5 months ago
Digital life

Gmail's AI-powered spam detection is its biggest security upgrade in years

Google has upgraded Gmail's spam filters with a new text classification system called RETVec.
RETVec helps understand 'adversarial text manipulations' in spam emails that contain special characters and junk characters. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Digital life

Your Unused Gmail Account May Be Permanently Deleted Friday

Google will start deleting inactive Gmail accounts that have been unused for at least two years.
Once deleted, the accounts and any items in them cannot be recovered.
This could lead to the permanent loss of personal emails and important files stored in these accounts. [ more ]
Android Authority
5 months ago
Web design

Gmail for Android may soon make it easier to unsubscribe from annoying spam

Gmail may soon add an "Unsubscribe" button for Android users to easily stop receiving promotional emails.
The button will be located at the top of the email, just like it is on the web version of Gmail.
Google is also working on a predictive back navigation function that will only be available on devices with Android 14. [ more ]
Mediapost
5 months ago
Digital life

Google Says Bye-Bye: Inactive Gmail Accounts Are About To Be Deleted

Google is cutting off inactive Gmail accounts starting on December 1.
Email marketers should expect a bump in bounce metrics and account for it in their reporting. [ more ]
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Intelligencer
2 weeks ago
Writing

How Gmail Became Our Diary

Google Gmail revolutionized email by offering abundant storage, creating a significant impact on personal archives and communication habits. [ more ]
Litmus
3 weeks ago
Deliverability

The Email Marketers Guide to Using List-Unsubscribe - Litmus

List-unsubscribe is now a mandatory email header in Gmail and Yahoo, benefiting both marketers and subscribers. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Deliverability

Outlook.com trips over Google's spam blocking rules

Outlook.com emails to Gmail being blocked, workaround advised.
Microsoft's temporary solution is to add an Outlook.com alias to send emails to Gmail. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Deliverability

Happy 20th to Gmail, now sort out the spam problem

Gmail has reached its 20th anniversary with significant user base and success.
Google is implementing new rules to reduce spam by cracking down on bulk senders. [ more ]
Engadget
1 month ago
Deliverability

From its start, Gmail conditioned us to trade privacy for free services

Google's Gmail, offered free to users, operates on the principle that users are the product being sold due to data collection for targeted advertising.
Gmail, launched in 2004 with innovative features and 1GB storage, set a precedent for tech companies leveraging user data in exchange for free services. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Deliverability

Gmail turns 20! Nostalgic images reveal what it looked like in 2004

Gmail is the world's biggest email provider with 1.8 billion users globally.
Gmail has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 2004. [ more ]
Forbes
1 month ago
Deliverability

Gmail Celebrates 20th Birthday And Enforces New Security Rules 1 April

Gmail turns 20 on April 1 with new security measures
Email marketers need to adhere to new security measures for Gmail users [ more ]
KnowYourMobile
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Gmail Turns 20! Here's Why Privacy Experts Hate It

Gmail is simple to use, popular, and part of Google's ecosystem.
Privacy experts dislike Gmail due to Google's data usage and storage practices. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

New Mass Gmail Rejections To Start April 2024, Google Says

Google will start rejecting non-compliant mass emails sent to Gmail users starting in April.
Bulk senders have until June 1 to implement one-click unsubscribe in all commercial, promotional emails. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

New Mass Gmail Rejections To Start April 2024, Google Says

Starting in April, senders of mass emails to Gmail users will see message rejections unless they follow new guidelines.
Google will gradually increase the rejection rate for non-compliant email traffic and enforce the new rules in a gradual and progressive manner. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

New Unwanted Mass Gmail Rejections To Start April 2024, Google Says

Starting in April 2024, Google will increase message rejections for senders of unwanted mass emails to Gmail users.
Google will enforce new email sender guidelines and gradually increase rejection rates for non-compliant email traffic. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Google will start deleting many Gmail accounts soon - is yours safe?

Google will delete inactive Gmail accounts starting on December 1 as a cybersecurity measure.
Personal Gmail accounts that have not been accessed for two years could be deleted, including Google Workspace apps.
Users can keep their accounts active by signing in once every two years and engaging in various activities on Google's platforms. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Digital life

How to stop Google's Smart Compose text suggestions

Google's Smart Compose feature automatically finishes sentences in Google Docs and Gmail.
Users can choose to turn off Smart Compose in Google Docs and Gmail by following simple steps. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Digital life

It's Not Just You: Email Search Is Terrible. Here's How to Do It Smarter.

Finding specific messages in email apps like Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail can be challenging.
The search results in these apps are often prioritized based on recency rather than relevance. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Google Will Begin Mass-Deleting Unused Accounts on Friday, Purging Accounts Not Used In Two Years

Google will start deleting old, unused Gmail accounts that have not been logged into in two years or longer.
The deletion of accounts is meant to reduce the risk of identity theft, hacking, spam, and phishing.
Google has been sending warning notifications to accounts at risk of deletion, and the purge will only affect personal accounts, not organizational accounts. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Digital life

Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts next month

Gmail users with inactive accounts will lose access to their data
Users must log in to Gmail and Google Photos to avoid data loss
Google announced the policy change to protect users from security threats [ more ]
WIRED
4 years ago
Digital life

Gmail Inbox Too Full? Here's How To Clear Out Some Space

Google offers 15 GB of free storage for Gmail, Drive, and Photos.
Delete unnecessary emails to free up storage space. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Deliverability

Larry Magid: Gmail offers a number of helpful features

Gmail offers powerful features like scheduling emails and snoozing for productivity.
Users can filter, star, label, and organize emails efficiently in Gmail. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Web development

Google is killing Gmail's basic HTML view in 2024 | TechCrunch

Google is not sunsetting Gmail despite a hoax suggesting so. Only the basic HTML view is being discontinued in January 2024.
The basic HTML view lacks features like chat, spell checker, and rich formatting, meant for low-connectivity situations. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
3 months ago
Mobile UX

Reading mode app on Android now works with Gmail and some social media apps

Google's Reading mode app now works in Gmail, Threads, and other social media and email apps.
Reading mode turns every page into plain text for easier reading and can read out loud if needed. [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago
Boston

Did You Hear About The Google Warning? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Google will start deleting inactive Gmail, Photos, and Drive accounts that have been dormant for at least two years.
Millions of accounts, including those set up by parents to share memories with children, may be at risk of permanent deletion. [ more ]
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