There is a support note, if you can find it. Here’s the link. “Starting January 2026,” Google tells users of the world’s most popular email platform, "Gmail will no longer support checking emails from third-party accounts through POP. The option to ‘Check mail from other accounts’ will no longer be available in Gmail on your computer."

Gmail can be a much smarter tool if you enable its new AI features: Suggested Replies, Help Me Write, Proofread, AI Overviews, and AI Inbox are here.

Google Photos is revamping its backup settings with Expressive UI. The update also hints at a new Backup Schedule feature. This new feature could give you more control over when your photos are backed up.

Well done Google. A major new privacy feature is coming to Pixel, Samsung and other phones courtesy of the new Android 17 upgrade. This will let users lock apps behind device security, and also hide message content from anyone but you.

Google Pixel 10 issues are being reported after a recent update, with users complaining of lag, screen glitches, and launcher problems.

Soon, even loafing around on the couch won’t help you steer clear of AI. TV makers are busily integrating AI models into the experience, and Google is no different. At CES, the company announced a big expansion of Gemini features on the Google TV platform, starting with TCL smart TVs.

This Google Chrome vulnerability could leave your apps exposed to attack. You have been warned. Update your browser now.

Google’s 2026 roadmap points to deeper Gemini integration, refined Pixel updates, smarter Google TV features, a possible new OS, and AI glasses.