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Google is discontinuing Gmailify and POP3 support, putting millions of users with linked legacy accounts at risk of increased spam and security threats.

If you use Gmail to check your old Yahoo, Hotmail, or AOL accounts, your digital life is about to get messy. Google has announced that starting January 2026, it is killing off "Gmailify" and POP3 support, two features that millions rely on to sync their inboxes.
For a decade, these tools have allowed users to manage multiple accounts under the Gmail umbrella, benefiting from Google’s superior spam filters and organization. But in a push for "modern security," Google is pulling the plug, leaving legacy accounts exposed.
Tech security experts warn that this is not just an inconvenience; it is a security risk.
Google argues that POP3 is outdated and insecure, but for the millions of users who wake up to broken inboxes this week, the "upgrade" will feel a lot like a downgrade.
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