Gmail to Discontinue POP and Gmailify: What You Need to Know

Google is removing two features from Gmail: Gmailify and POP access. Gmailify, introduced in 2016, integrated Outlook and Yahoo messages with Gmail's features like spam and category sorting. With its shutdown, users lose these perks but can still access other accounts on mobile using IMAP. POP, an outdated email protocol, will also be discontinued, urging users towards alternatives like email clients or auto-forwarding. These moves aim to simplify Gmail and direct users to spend more time on Google services.