Google users can now change embarrassing Gmail addresses

Google has finally answered users' cries, allowing Gmail users to swap out embarrassing teenage email addresses.

- NILESH CHRISTOPHER

Gmail account holders can now change their existing @gmail.​com address while retaining their data and services.

Once changed, old email addresses will remain active, and users will continue to receive emails sent to both the old and new addresses.

Saved data connected to earlier addresses, including photographs, messages and emails, will not be affected.