Gmail users around the world will soon find their inboxes looking very different. Google just revealed a big update to its wildly popular email service that brings a new look and new features to every account.
The US tech giant says the rollout, which starts today, July 28, will give users a much cleaner and streamlined experience when sending their next email or gossiping on Google’s chat feature. The changes will allow users to tweak the design so things can be customized based on what works best for them.
Using the Quick Settings feature, Gmail fans will be able to select the apps they’d like to switch between on the left side of the inbox window. This means there is the option to add or remove services such as Gmail, Chat, Spaces and Meet.
With things moved and cleaner in the sidebar, it should make all these apps much more accessible and easier to find.
Google is also updating its tags feature with users having a separate section for system tags (such as Featured, Postponed, and Important) and custom tags that they can create themselves.
Finally, people who like to chat through Gmail will now see conversation bubbles with snippets of incoming messages, along with options to quickly reply instead of opening the entire message.
It’s not just about the way things look with Google also promising that things behind the scenes are getting more and more powerful.
The Mountain View company says it’s making it easier to find the message users are looking for by bringing search chips to every inbox and enhanced search results that suggest the best match for a query.
More features are also promised in the coming months, with Google aiming to improve the experience for tablet users and add better emojis.
In a blog post, Gmail product manager Neena Kamath said, “Gmail has changed a lot over the past 18 years, and since the beginning, we’ve aspired to help billions of people around the world to stay connected and get things done. done. Our latest changes offer useful updates for all Gmail users, including the best of Google Workspace, combined with a new look based on Google’s Material Design 3.”
There’s no official word on when everyone will upgrade to the new Gmail, but expect your inbox to change in the coming weeks.