Gmail to let users change addresses while keeping existing data

GOOGLE ACCOUNT HOLDERS can now change their primary ‘@gmail.com' email addresses to a new address while retaining all data from their existing account, as the tech giant begins a gradual rollout of the feature.

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The update, which is currently appearing on select language versions of Google's official support page, confirms that data saved in the account — including photos, messages, and emails — will remain completely unaffected when a user switches to a new Gmail ID.