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TL;DR
Some Gmail users are currently experiencing delays with sending and receiving emails.
Google says it is aware of the problem and is working on a fix.
The company does not have an ETA for when the fix will roll out.
Update: April 8, 2026 (7:18 PM ET): Google states that it has rolled out a fix for the issue delaying the sending and receiving of emails.
Original article: April 8, 2026 (4:05 PM ET): If you’re a frequent Gmail user, you may have noticed that something seems a little off today. Google’s email service is experiencing an issue that affects sending and receiving messages.
