The topic Gmail adds AI Inbox to the bottom bar as Help me write becomes more personal is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
After its introduction on the web, AI Inbox is coming to Gmail for Android and iOS. In the navigation drawer, “AI Inbox” appears below Inbox, just like on desktop. The more notable access point is in Gmail’s bottom bar.
It appears between Gmail and Chat for a four-tab layout with Meet rounding things out. This is a pretty prominent way to access what Google envisions as your future inbox where tasks take priority over individual messages.
The actual interface is similar to the desktop web version. You get a greeting that recaps how many to-dos and topics you have. The first section is “Suggested to-dos,” with “Topics to catch up on” below.
Meanwhile, Google is making Help me write more personal when composing emails with:
This will help cut down on “cross-Workspace app context switching to reference correct sources, typing, copy-pasting, and formatting.” On the work front, Google touts use cases like: