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Gmail’s new button automates AI responses from Gemini
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Google has introduced a new “Insert” button for its Gemini AI email feature in Gmail on Android, streamlining the process of using AI-generated email responses.

New feature overview: Google’s latest update to Gmail on Android introduces a simple yet impactful enhancement to its Gemini AI integration system.

  • The new “Insert” button allows users to directly transfer AI-generated responses into Gmail’s reply window
  • The button appears at the bottom right of the screen, alongside thumbs up/down options and below formatting tools
  • Users can edit the inserted text before sending

Current functionality: Gemini’s AI capabilities in Gmail extend well beyond basic email composition.

  • Users can request email summaries, generate replies, and refine existing drafts
  • The system can search Google Drive files and filter emails using natural language queries
  • Calendar integration allows for event creation and management directly through Gemini
  • Email thread summarization is available for lengthy conversations

Technical implementation: The update addresses a key user experience friction point in the mobile interface.

  • Previously, users had to manually copy and paste AI-generated content into reply windows
  • The new button eliminates this cumbersome step on Android devices
  • The feature began limited testing in December and is now rolling out more broadly
  • Pixel 8 Pro users are among the first to receive access to this functionality

Looking ahead: While this update represents an incremental improvement, it signals Google’s commitment to making AI tools more seamlessly integrated into everyday productivity applications.

Gmail's new button makes using Gemini to reply to emails on Android a breeze

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