Key Points
- Google’s Gemini AI-powered Gmail Q&A feature is now available for iPhone users.
- Users can search their inboxes by asking questions or requesting specific emails using natural language.
- Gemini can find unread emails from specific senders, summarize long email threads, and perform general search queries.
- The feature will take up to 15 days to reach iPhone users and is only available to certain Google service subscribers.
Google has expanded its Gemini AI-powered feature, Gmail Q&A, to iPhones. This feature lets users quickly search their inboxes by asking natural language questions. Introduced a few months ago on Android, it allows Gmail users to retrieve specific emails or information simply by interacting with the Gemini chatbot.
With Gmail Q&A, users can find details buried in their inbox without manually searching for messages. In addition to answering specific questions, Gmail Q&A helps users find unread emails from a particular sender. This can be particularly useful for busy users who need to efficiently sort through a crowded inbox.
One of the feature’s most powerful aspects is its ability to summarize complex topics. For example, if you’ve been involved in a long-term project at work with multiple email threads and conversations, you can ask Gemini to summarize the project. The AI will condense the information across conversations, saving time and effort.
Gemini’s functionality extends beyond just searching your inbox for specific information. Users can perform general search queries, such as looking for an email containing a document or a confirmation code, without leaving the Gmail app. This integration makes it easier to perform tasks within Gmail, enhancing the overall user experience.
To access Gemini in Gmail, users must tap the star icon at the top right corner of the Gmail app. Google has stated that the feature will take up to 15 days to roll out to all iPhone users fully. However, it’s important to note that Gmail Q&A is unavailable to all users. To access the feature, you need to be subscribed to certain Google services, including Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium, or Google One AI Premium.
