Gmail’s Q&A feature is now rolling out on iOS: here’s how to use it
Gmail Q&A, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that allows users to ask questions about their emails, was first rolled out to the web version of the platform earlier this year. It was then added to the Android app in August, allowing eligible users to access the capability on the go. Google stated at the time that the feature would also be rolled out to iOS devices soon. On Thursday, the tech giant finally introduced Gmail Q&A for iPhone users with compatible iOS versions.
Gmail Q&A feature rolling out on iOS
The technology company announced the rollout of the Gmail Q&A feature to iOS devices on Thursday, revealing that it will only be available to Google Workspace users who are logged into their account on the device. This is also the case on Android, where users will need a qualifying subscription to use the feature.
Workspace users must be subscribed to a Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium, or Google One AI Premium plan to access the functionality.
With the Gmail Q&A feature rolling out on iOS, users can have a conversation with the Gemini-powered chatbot while gaining insight into the emails in their inbox.
Users can ask AI a number of specific questions about their emails, asking it to show unread messages, show emails from a specific sender, summarize emails on a common topic, and extract vague details from a specific email. search for email. The feature can answer all of this while you have a friendly conversation.
How to use Gmail’s Q&A feature
To use the feature, users must tap the black Gemini star (or sparkle icon) at the top right of the app. Alternatively, users can tap the ‘summary of this email’ chip in an email thread.
Users can also ask Gmail Q&A vague questions, such as “What was the theme of the last office party?” and Gemini can find it by looking through the inbox. The feature currently only supports the English language.
The feature is currently rolling out, but it may take up to 15 days for users to see its visibility in the Gmail app.
