Google has announced that it will be discontinuing Gmail’s basic HTML view, which allows users to view their emails in a simplified format. The feature will be sunsetted in January 2024, and users will automatically be switched to the Standard view after that date. The basic HTML view was originally intended for slower connections and legacy browsers, but it lacks many features, such as chat, spell checker, search filters, keyboard shortcuts, and rich formatting. While it is unclear if Google plans to add a mode for low-connectivity situations, the company is currently focusing on incorporating AI-powered features into its products, such as the recent launch of the Duet AI feature for email composition.
The upcoming discontinuation of Gmail’s basic HTML view has been announced by Google. Users will no longer be able to access their emails in a simplified format starting in January 2024, as they will be automatically switched to the Standard view after that date. The basic HTML view, which was intended for slower connections and legacy browsers, lacks several features that the Standard view offers, including chat, spell checker, search filters, keyboard shortcuts, and rich formatting. It remains uncertain if Google has plans to introduce a mode specifically designed for low-connectivity situations, but the company is currently focused on integrating AI-powered features into its products, such as the recent introduction of the Duet AI feature that assists users in composing emails.
Google has informed users that the basic HTML view of Gmail will be discontinued in January 2024. The view, which provides a simplified version of emails, will be automatically switched to the Standard view after the deadline. Despite lacking features such as chat, spell checker, search filters, keyboard shortcuts, and rich formatting, the basic HTML view has been useful for users in low-connectivity areas or those who prefer a minimalist email experience. It remains unclear if Google plans to introduce an alternative mode for users in low-connectivity situations. However, the company continues to focus on incorporating AI-powered features into its products, such as the recent launch of the Duet AI feature for email composition.
