Gmail’s overview cards get a new design and more action buttons

Google has rolled out an update to Gmail’s Summary Cards feature. With the latest innovation, the overview cards in Gmail get a new design and action buttons. The Summary Cards organize details of all related emails and are divided into four categories: Purchases, Events, Bills and Travel. The new update allows users to organize their inbox and take actions without opening every email. Purchase Summary Cards are currently rolling out to Gmail for Android and iOS, while the other three Summary Cards and a new “Coming Soon” section will be available in the coming months.

Google has released a major update to its Summary Cards feature

The tech giant has announced updates and new features for Summary Cards in Gmail via a blog post. Gmail has long offered summary cards in emails, with a piece of information at the top of the emails. Summary cards get a new look and action buttons with the latest update. The action buttons allow users to add an event to their calendar and invite others or set a payment reminder.

As mentioned, the updated summary cards in Gmail appear in the Purchases, Events, Bills, and Travel categories. The Purchases Card allows users to track packages, view order details, and other information about their orders. Events allows users to quickly find details about upcoming events. Accounts can be used to view and pay bills or set due dates, while Travel helps manage reservations and travel details.

Google says the Summary Cards will visually organize important information in all related emails. This allows users to get details, see the latest status and take action quickly.

In addition to overview cards, Google has introduced a new ‘Happening Soon’ section at the top of the inbox. Purchase summary cards are displayed, and this section only appears when it is relevant.

The updated Purchase Summary cards are rolling out to Gmail for Android and iOS. It is confirmed that the Event, Bill and Travel Summary cards, as well as Happening Soon, will be available “in the coming months”.