Gmail is introducing a couple of new artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements. One of these features is the Summarise email feature, previously exclusive to the web, which is now available on iOS and Android apps. Additionally, the web version of Gmail will feature the Gemini side panel, which has already been implemented in other Google applications such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Drive. These AI functionalities are being made available to Google Workspace users with either a business or education account and those with a Google One AI Premium subscription.
A Google Workspace Updates post announced the new AI offerings on Monday. The most notable update is the extension of the Summarise email feature to iOS and Android apps. This will benefit users who prefer managing their emails on mobile devices by providing a quick summary of email threads, saving time and effort in reading lengthy conversations.
The Gemini AI-powered Summarise feature assesses email threads and delivers a summarised view in a bottom sheet with key highlights. Summaries can be accessed in any email thread with at least two responses to the main email. Additionally, the post noted that Contextual Smart Reply and Gmail Q&A will soon be available on mobile apps.
For the web version of Gmail, there's a new layout update for the Gemini features. The Gemini AI will be located in a side panel that opens over the right margin. This side panel was previously added to various other Google Workspace apps. Powered by the Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model, Gemini in Gmail offers functionalities like summarising email threads, suggesting responses, drafting emails, and allowing users to inquire about specific information from emails.
Google has announced that these features are gradually being rolled out and may take a few days to become accessible to everyone. The Gemini AI functionalities will be available to Google Workspace users with the Gemini Business and Enterprise add-on, Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on, and Google One AI Premium subscription.
