Google is reportedly preparing to introduce a significant upgrade for Gmail users, allowing them to change their email addresses, a feature that has long been unavailable. Currently, users who wish to switch email addresses have had to create entirely new accounts. However, a recent discovery by the team at 9to5Google suggests that Google is working on enabling users to make substantial updates to their accounts, including automatically forwarding emails from the old address to the new one.
This anticipated change will likely be welcomed by users who no longer find their current email address suitable due to name preferences or changes in circumstances. Google has clarified that the email address associated with a Google Account is crucial for accessing Google services and can now be modified to end with @gmail.com.
The tech giant has assured users that both the old and new email addresses will receive emails, and existing data in the account, such as photos, messages, and emails sent to the old address, will remain unaffected. While there is no specified release date or geographic availability for this new feature, an announcement in Hindi suggests that users in India may be among the first to experience it.
For those eager to update their email addresses, Google is expected to provide further details soon. Stay tuned for more information on how to transition to a new Gmail address effortlessly.