Google’s email service, Gmail, is reportedly starting to show more ads, including in the middle of email lists, which is causing concern among users. The company’s decision to inject more ads into the service has been met with criticism, with some users finding it difficult to navigate around the advertisements.
Gmail users frustrated over intrusive ad placement
According to reports, the increase in ads has been rolled out over the past week on both the web and mobile app versions of Gmail. While the service has always had ads, they were previously positioned at the top of the email list, making them easy to navigate around. However, with ads now interspersed through email lists, users are finding it harder to navigate around them.
The mobile app experience has also been affected, with ads now appearing in the Updates filter inbox, an area that was previously free from advertisements. The addition of two ads at the top of the email list has made the space look cluttered and has caused concern among users.
It is important to note that not all users are experiencing this change, as Google has been known to run targeted tests with features, service changes, and even its ads that never fully roll out to the public. However, for those affected by the increased ads, this could be a major inconvenience.
As always, it is important for users to keep an eye on any changes to the services they use and to provide feedback to the companies that provide them. Gmail is also taking a proactive approach with the new blue checkmark feature to combat email scams and improve the safety and security of its users.
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