Gmail’s new search tweaks will make sure you’re emailing the right person
by Emma Roth from The Verge - All Posts on (#61W56)
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google's improving Gmail's search results, which should make it easier to find a specific contact. In a blog post, Google explains it's rolling out intent matching for names and email addresses," as well as new personalized suggestions" in Gmail.
With intent matching, a machine learning tool Google uses to help you find topics related to your search, Gmail should narrow down your search results and help you find exactly what you're looking for, whether it's a specific contact, email, or file.
As an example, Google explains that Gmail will now display email addresses and first names that match your query before showing matching last names. This should come in handy if you're used to searching for contacts based on their first name, as...