November 18th 2024.
Google is introducing a new feature that aims to enhance the privacy and security of Gmail accounts. It's called Shielded Email and it was recently discovered in the Autofill settings by Android Authority. Although the feature hasn't been officially launched yet, it's already causing quite a buzz.
So, what exactly is Shielded Email? Well, it's quite similar to Apple's Hide My Email feature. Essentially, it allows Gmail's 2 billion users to create a unique alias email address every time they need to sign up for a new website or service. This means that emails sent to this alias address will be forwarded to the user's primary email account. The advantage of this is that users can send and receive emails without revealing their main email address.
But that's not all. Shielded Email also has the added benefit of helping users identify who has shared or sold their email address. If an email is received via the alias address from an unknown sender, the user can easily trace who shared their email address. This is because the alias address is only given out once, making it easier to track its origin.
One major difference between Shielded Email and Apple's Hide My Email is that the latter requires a paid subscription to iCloud+. On the other hand, it's still unclear whether Shielded Email will be offered for free or if it will require a paid Google One subscription or a subscription to another Google service.
As of now, there is no official word on when Shielded Email will officially launch. However, the anticipation and excitement for this feature are already building up. With Shielded Email, Google is taking a step towards providing its users with a safer and more secure email experience.
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