Eseandre Mordi
⬤ Google just announced a major Gemini 3 expansion inside Gmail, weaving AI into how people read, search, and organize their emails. Gemini's no longer stuck doing simple "Smart Reply" suggestions—it's now baked into multiple core Gmail functions, signaling a real shift toward AI-run email management.
⬤ One standout feature is AI Overviews for those endless email chains. Gmail can now boil down long threads into quick summaries that capture the key points, so you don't have to scroll through 50 replies to figure out what's happening. For paying users on Google AI Pro and Ultra plans, Gmail search gets smarter too—you can ask questions in plain English and get AI-generated answers pulled straight from your emails. Google says these answers cite the actual emails they're referencing, so you can double-check the source when it matters.
⬤ Writing tools are getting beefed up as well. "Help Me Write" and upgraded Suggested Replies are now free for everyone, letting Gmail draft or rewrite emails and suggest replies based on the full conversation. Paid users get a new Proofread feature that focuses on tone and clarity instead of just fixing typos. These updates show Google's push to embed generative AI into everyday work tools.
⬤ The most experimental addition is "AI Inbox," a new inbox view currently only available to select testers. It turns unread emails into a prioritized feed of tasks, summaries, and suggested topics, aiming to help people tackle inbox chaos more effectively. This matters for the market because it shows how major consumer platforms are evolving through deeper AI integration. Expanding Gemini across Gmail highlights AI's growing role in productivity software and its potential impact on user engagement, subscription revenue, and competition across the tech landscape.
Eseandre Mordi
