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Google’s Gmail Decision: Why You May Need a New Email Address
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this post was submitted on 18 Jan 2026
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Original forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/14/google-confirms-new-upgrade-choice-for-millions-of-gmail-users/
And forbes archive: https://archive.ph/HoQFn
(I'm assuming this is the article anyway. I'm not clicking that link)
Of course, I'd also like to see that from a more reputable source as well, or from the horse's mouth.
Edit: Forbes' link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/18/googles-gmail-decision-why-you-need-a-new-email-address-now/