Google has announced that it will be discontinuing Gmail‘s Basic HTML view in 2024.
The Basic HTML view is a simplified version of Gmail that is designed for older browsers and slower internet connections. However, Google says that the Basic HTML view is no longer necessary, as most browsers and internet connections are now fast enough to handle the full Gmail experience.
The discontinuation of the Basic HTML view may be a problem for some users, such as those with older browsers or slower internet connections. Google says that it is working on a new “lightweight” view of Gmail that will be available for users who need it.
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