Google's New 'Shielded Email' Feature Aims to Combat Spam

Google is developing a new feature called 'Shielded Email' for Gmail, similar to Apple's 'Hide My Email,' which allows users to create temporary email aliases to protect their personal addresses from spam and unwanted contact. This move aims to enhance privacy and security for Android users, narrowing the gap between Google and Apple's ecosystems. The feature is expected to integrate with Android's autofill and Google Password Manager, though it's unclear if it will be a paid service. Initially, it may roll out to Google Pixel devices.