Consider this: has existed for 21 years. Over the years, there has been a notable difference between the mobile and web versions of the email service. However, that disparity may no longer be an issue.

For the 3 billion users of Google’s world-leading email platform, there is a major change coming and it’s one update you really need. As spam and malware continue to plague the platform — and the new threat of AI attacks takes shape, it’s clear new approaches are needed to take back some control from a user perspective.

As users continue to report their Gmail accounts have been hacked, here’s how you can get real human support from Google rather than just online forms to fill.

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that you would scan with your device.

This free trick provides an easy, hassle-free way to archive all your Google messages and media, regardless of your account type.

In an earlier APK teardown of the Gmail app, Android Authority contributor AssembleDebug found a string of code saying “If you don’t set a mobile signature, Gmail will use your web signature instead.” It appears this feature is now starting to roll out and has been spotted by Artem Russakovskii of Android Police.

One fun feature of Gmail is the ability to change its appearance through themes. Themes range from solid colors to photos to drawings, and incorporate the colors of your background into the UI elements of Gmail. Themes help you make Gmail your own and make it exciting to log in each time.

Two major players in the business email market are Google's Gmail and Microsoft's Outlook, as both offer a variety of robust features tailored to meet diverse business needs. Still, their strengths and weaknesses may make one more suitable than the other based on your specific requirements.

Google will soon allow you to verify your identity using QR codes to access Gmail, as it is scrapping the older SMS verification method.

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.