Google Finally Lets Users Change Their Gmail Address; US Rollout Begins

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Google on Tuesday announced a long-standing update that finally allows users to change their primary Gmail address. It marks a significant shift as Google previously did not allow users to modify their main Gmail address once the account was created. According to the Mountain View-based tech giant, it applies to a user’s entire Google Account, including services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, and Google Drive. The functionality, however, is currently rolling out only to users in the US.

The company, notably, first hinted towards this capability in December 2025, when it updated its support page with the mention of the ability to change the Gmail address. At the time, however, it was yet to be rolled out.

Changing Gmail Address
With this update, users can switch to a new @gmail.com address. This means they will continue to receive emails sent to their previous address and can still use it to sign in or send messages. Google says users can change their email address once per year, up to three times in total, and all emails, data, and account history will remain intact during the transition.

They can also revert to their previous email address later, if needed.

Once the user selects a new Gmail address, their existing one will be treated as an alias, the company said. All contacts, Drive files, emails, photos, purchases, and subscriptions will remain intact. Existing sign-in access for services like Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and Maps is also confirmed to remain unaffected.

The feature is expected to be particularly useful for long-time Gmail users who may want to move away from older or less professional email IDs. Until now, while Gmail allowed aliases and additional addresses, it did not support changing the primary account email itself.

SoftBank Secures $40B Loan to Expand OpenAI Investments

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SoftBank Group has secured a $40 billion bridge loan to strengthen its investments in OpenAI and support broader corporate initiatives.

The unsecured loan, which matures in March 2027, was arranged with major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and leading Japanese banks. The funding reflects SoftBank’s continued push into artificial intelligence as global competition intensifies.

The company, led by Masayoshi Son, has already committed significant capital to OpenAI through its Vision Fund and is deepening its involvement in AI infrastructure and development.

OpenAI, supported by Microsoft, has become a central player in the AI boom, driving large-scale investments across the industry. SoftBank has also been involved in major initiatives such as the Stargate Project, aimed at building AI infrastructure in the United States.

The new financing highlights SoftBank’s increasingly aggressive strategy in artificial intelligence after years of mixed performance from its investment portfolio.

Oppo K15 Pro+ and Oppo K15 Pro Launched With Active Cooling Fan, Up to 8,000mAh Battery: Price, Features

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Oppo K15 Pro+ was launched in China on Wednesday alongside the Oppo K15 Pro and Oppo Watch X3. The two new gaming-focused phones, the first offerings in the new K15 series, are equipped with the company’s next-generation active cooling fans for thermal management. The Oppo K15 Pro series also features a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel main shooter. Both phones will be available for purchase in the country via the Oppo China online store. While the Oppo K15 Pro+ ships in three colour options, the Oppo K15 Pro is offered in four colourways. The Oppo K15 Pro+ is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 series chipset.

Oppo K15 Pro Series Price, Availability

Oppo K15 Pro+ price starts at CNY 3,499 (about Rs. 47,000) and CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 50,000) for the “Basic” and “Standard” (translated from Chinese) variants with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, respectively. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 12GB+512GB RAM and storage configuration costs CNY 4,199 (about Rs. 57,000).

On the other hand, the Oppo K15 Pro is priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 41,000) and CNY 3,199 (about Rs. 43,000) for the “Basic” and “Standard” versions with the same configuration as the Pro+ model. Lastly, the top-end 12GB+512GB variant is priced at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 47,000).

The new phones will go on sale in China on April 3 at 10:00 am local time (7:30 am IST) via the Oppo online store. The Oppo K15 Pro+ is offered in Cyber Wings, Origin Gray, and Photodust (translated from Chinese colourways, while the Oppo K15 Pro ships in Cyber Wing, Golden Legend, Origin Gray, and Radiant Dust shades.