Google Rolls Out Gemini AI in Gmail to Summarize Emails and Answer Questions [Video]

Google is adding its Gemini AI directly into Gmail today, rolling out new features that let users summarize long threads, draft emails, and ask specific questions about their inbox history. The update aims to turn the service into a more proactive assistant capable of handling the massive influx of daily messages.



The biggest addition is AI Overviews. Much like the feature in Google Search, these summaries appear at the top of an email thread to condense the conversation into key points. It saves users from scrolling through endless replies to find the bottom line. Beyond simple summaries, the feature lets you ask your inbox questions in natural language. Instead of hunting for keywords, you can ask something specific like, "Who was the plumber that gave me a quote for the bathroom renovation last year?" The AI uses Gemini's reasoning to dig through the archives and present the relevant details instantly.



Google is also upgrading its writing tools. A new Help Me Write feature is available to everyone for drafting emails from scratch or refining rough notes. There is also an update to Smart Replies, now called Suggested Replies. These use context to draft relevant, one-click responses. If you are coordinating a dinner and someone asks about dessert, the system can generate a reply in your style confirming the plan. For those needing extra polish, a new Proofread tool offers advanced grammar and tone checks.



While conversation summaries, Help Me Write, and Suggested Replies are rolling out to all users at no cost, the more advanced capabilities are locked behind a paywall. Asking your inbox complex questions and using the advanced Proofread tool requires a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription.


Looking ahead, the company is testing a new AI Inbox designed to filter out noise and highlight what actually matters. This view acts as a personalized briefing, surfacing high-stakes items like upcoming bills or reminders. It identifies VIPs based on communication frequency and message content to ensure critical updates aren't missed. This feature is currently limited to trusted testers but is expected to launch more broadly in the coming months.



These new capabilities are powered by Gemini 3, the model that recently pushed competitors like OpenAI to accelerate their own release schedules. The features begin rolling out today in the U.S. for web and mobile users, initially supporting English.


Take a look at the video below for more details...