Gemini is making Gmail’s smart replies smarter
by Jess Weatherbed from The Verge - All Posts on (#6R1ZZ)
Automated responses in Gmail can now provide more detail and context for some users on iOS and Android. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Google is rolling out a Gemini-powered update to Gmail for Android and iOS that will tailor smart replies more specifically to emails. First announced back in May, Google says its new contextual Smart Replies will offer more detailed responses to fully capture the intent of your message" by taking the entire content of the email thread into consideration.
Users can hover over each of the suggested contextual smart replies to preview the text, and select the option that best matches their needs or writing style. Suggested replies can be edited or sent immediately. The idea is that this will both save time (especially if you're often buried in your Gmail inbox) and improve the variety of automated responses available beyond a simple Yes,...