Amazon announces Alexa users will no longer enjoy email access

Amazon has announced that Alexa users will no longer have email access starting next week. Users will no longer be able to link their Gmail or Microsoft accounts – no mention of other email service providers – and any linked accounts will be automatically unlinked as well. Amazon mentions that users will no longer be able to browse or manage email once the functionality is removed. Amazon has also disabled email package tracking from retailers other than Amazon, but users can still track their Amazon deliveries via Alexa.

Via a press release, heroine announced that Alexa Customers will no longer be able to reach them Gmail Or Microsoft Email accounts from Monday, November 8. The e-commerce giant did not mention whether other email service providers would also be subject to the change in functionality. Users will not be able to browse or manage their emails using the voice-assistant.

Amazon said in its release that the user “Alexa, where’s my stuff?” You can track your Amazon delivery by asking.
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Amazon also said that email routines and email notification support on Alexa will also be discontinued. In addition, the voice assistant will no longer support email package tracking for packages arriving from retailers outside Amazon. However, users can still track the package of orders placed on Amazon. “Alexa, where’s my stuff?” Will notify users about their Amazon delivery.

This change in the functionality of Alexa does not require users to take any action. Amazon mentioned that if users have synced calendars to Alexa, it will continue to function.

In August, Amazon announced That users will be able to configure Amitabh Bachchan’s voice for Alexa at an introductory price of Rs. 149 (MRP Rs.299) per annum. Saying, “Alexa, introduce me to Amitabh Bachchan” will let users buy voice packs for Amazon’s voice assistant. The feature was first introduced in the US in 2019 with the voice of actor and producer Samuel L.