Google has decided to remove Gmail Basic HTML in 2024, but not Gmail itself, as has been released.
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It is very likely that you have heard that Google "removes Gmail" this year, as spread throughout the internet. However, this is false news, claiming that an email from Google states that "Gmail's road to the end of the road.”
But don't worry, Gmail isn't going anywhere. What's being removed is a way to access it. Most people have defaulted to the "Standard view" of Gmail for a long time, so unless you have explicitly requested "Gmail Basic HTML", nothing will change for you.
The company is retiring Gmail Basic HTML in Gmail, which allows users to view their Gmail emails in a simple form, starting from January 2024.
The company informed the support page for Gmail, indicating that it will automatically go to the Standard view after the expiry date. Users on Hacker News reported receiving emails from Google notifying them of the end of this particular feature.
"Please note that the Gmail Basic HTML view for desktop and mobile web will be switched off from the beginning of January 2024. Gmail Basic HTML views are previous versions of Gmail that were replaced by modern versions 10+ years ago and do not include full Gmail functionality," the email states.
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While it was available, whenever the users tried to access Gmail Basic HTML, Google would display a message that this version is designed for "slow connections and old browsers" and asking you to confirm that you do not want to use the standard version.
Gmail Basic HTML doesn't have a lot of Features such as chat, spell check, search filters, keyboard shortcuts and rich formatting. However, it is useful in situations where you are in Area with low connectivity or just want to see emails without unnecessary extras. It's not clear if Google plans to add a functional way for low connectivity.
Google is currently focusing on integrating features that work with artificial intelligence at products including Gmail. In August, the company launched a feature Duet AI to help users write emails.
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How can one increase the effectiveness of Gmail?
To increase the efficiency of Gmail, in addition to switching to Gmail Basic HTML you can start by learning keyboard shortcuts. These can help you perform Actions faster, such as creating a new message, moving between messages and deleting messages. In addition, you can use Gmail's filters to automate the management of incoming messages. You can set up filters to redirect messages from specific senders to specific Envelopes, apply labels or file them automatically. The use of tags and subfolders can also improve the efficiency of Gmail. Tags can help you organize your messages by subject, while subfolders can help you separate messages by person or project. Finally, don't forget about using Gmail extensions. There are many extensions that can improve Gmail's efficiency, such as extensions for automating replies, tracking messages, and scheduled sending.
Source: techcrunch
