OS X asked for gmail password

So I installed the 10.10.3 update yesterday. This morning when I logged into my computer a dialog screen came up asking for access to my Gmail account. There was a list of things it would allow or do that I didn't read. Then when I went to my gmail account I had an email there was an unauthorized attempt to access my account. Did this happen to anyone else?
If so, since I didn't read the description what does this access do? I can't seem to find anywhere that explains this or shows that dialog box so I can see what it does.

I think you have to log on to Gmail on your browser. There should be a note saying you have been blocked because you are using an unknown computer. Go over the notes and specially the IP. If they seem normal, click "everything looks okay" and your account will be unblocked

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Why would a "troublesome server from a location with bad internet service" delete the password I have saved on an Apple software product...
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