Gmail is getting three free Gemini AI features
Google today made three Gmail AI features available for free to all personal account holders in the United States, removing the subscription requirement that previously hid these features behind the Google AI Pro or Ultra plans.
Gemini helps with writing
With “Writing Help,” users can rewrite entire emails from scratch using prompts. Similar to Apple Intelligence’s writing tools, “Writing Help” offers refinement options such as “Formalize,” “Elaborate,” and “Shorten.” Users can also edit messages they’ve already written. The feature is available on the web, Android, and iOS, and can be accessed by tapping the pen icon with the AI symbol.
Gmail with personalized reply suggestions
Gmail is also introducing personalized reply suggestions – an evolution of smart replies that goes beyond standard responses. The feature analyzes the conversation context and adapts suggestions to the user’s writing style and tone. For example, if a colleague asks to reschedule a meeting, Gmail will automatically generate an initial draft reply that matches the user’s usual communication style. This draft can then be reviewed before sending.
AI summaries
The third new free feature is AI summaries for longer email threads. When you open a longer conversation, an AI-generated overview card appears at the top with a bullet-point summary of the points discussed.
All three features are being rolled out today to private customers in the US, with worldwide availability to follow later.
The changes come as part of Google’s preview of the new “AI Inbox” feature, which is set to roll out in the coming months. The redesigned view will appear as a new option alongside the traditional inbox and offers a personalized overview that highlights important information without requiring users to open individual messages.
Google’s AI-powered inbox also includes a “Suggested Tasks” section that highlights bills, reminders, and short-term tasks, as well as “Topics to Keep an Eye On,” which provides context for important but not immediately actionable messages. According to Google, the feature is currently available to trusted testers and will be rolled out more broadly later this year.
