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Key New AI Features (2026 Rollout)
AI Inbox: This new view reorganizes the inbox around summaries, topics, and prioritized to-dos instead of a standard chronological list. It shows time-sensitive items like upcoming bills, appointments, or "high-stakes" emails from VIPs.
AI Overviews in Search: Users can now search their inbox using natural language questions (e.g., "Who gave me that bathroom renovation quote last year?"). The system pulls data from across email history to provide direct answers.
Help Me Write (Now Free): This tool, previously for paid subscribers, is now available to all users, allowing them to draft or polish entire emails from scratch using simple text prompts.
Contextual Suggested Replies: An evolution of "Smart Replies" that generates more detailed, one-click responses tailored specifically to the tone and context of the incoming message.
Gemini Proofread: This tool, available to paid subscribers, offers advanced suggestions for style, tone, and grammar beyond basic spelling checks.
Automatic Event Detection: Gemini now automatically identifies event details in emails and provides an "Add to Calendar" button that populates details directly into Google Calendar.
Rollout and Availability
The features are currently being tested with a small subset of "trusted testers" in the U.S. (initially in English) before a broader global rollout expected later in 2026. Users can turn the new AI Inbox view on or off depending on their preference.
#Privacy and Data Usage
These features often require Gmail to scan private messages and attachments to train models. Users can opt out by disabling "Smart features and personalization" in the Gmail General Settings.
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