Gmail users may soon benefit from a game-changing feature called Shielded Email, designed to enhance privacy and combat spam. While the feature has not yet been officially launched, recent reports from Android Authority and other sources suggest it is under development and could revolutionize how users protect their email addresses online.
Shielded Email appears to be a tool for creating temporary or single-use email aliases. These aliases will forward messages to your primary Gmail inbox while keeping your real email address hidden. The feature, spotted in a recent APK (Android Package Kit) teardown of Google Play Services, is said to be found in the Autofill with Google settings on Android devices. Although it’s not yet functional, its potential benefits are already creating buzz.
Source: Android Authority | © 2024 Authority Media
Temporary email addresses are not new—third-party tools like TempMail already offer similar services. However, Shielded Email could stand out by integrating seamlessly with Gmail’s ecosystem, similar to Apple’s “Hide My Email”.
The “Hide my email address” function allows us to generate unique, random email addresses that redirect messages sent to them to our personal inbox (to our “real” email address).
This would allow users to:
Despite its exciting promise, many questions remain about Shielded Email:
These details are yet to be confirmed, as Google has remained tight-lipped about the feature’s full functionality and release timeline.
Shielded Email has the potential to be a major step forward in Gmail’s privacy features, making it easier for users to navigate the web without compromising their personal information. As we await official announcements from Google, we’ll keep you updated on the latest developments in this exciting new feature.
Stay tuned for more updates on Shielded Email and its expected rollout!
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Natalia abandoned her career as an experimental biologist for the digital universe and new technologies. She likes to know something about everything and everything about something. Breathlessly follows and describes news from the email world. Supports EmailLabs users in integrating, analyzing, and reporting deliverability. Helps to increase domain security with implemented DNS records and BIMI standard, moreover educates on good mailing practices.
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