Google has launched a new AI-powered feature, Gmail Q&A, now available to Android users subscribed to the Gemini service. This update represents a significant change in how Gmail users can interact with their email, introducing more sophisticated AI-driven capabilities within the app.

Gmail Q&A utilizes Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, to enable users to interact directly with the AI for managing their inbox. Users can ask Gemini various questions about their emails, such as finding specific details, displaying unread messages, retrieving emails from a particular sender, or summarizing emails on a specific topic. The feature is represented by a new black star icon for Gemini, located next to the search bar in the Gmail app. This addition aligns with Google’s broader strategy of moving from traditional search functionalities to more interactive AI-driven experiences.

To activate Gmail Q&A on Android, administrators must enable smart features and personalization settings via the Admin console, allowing them to turn on default personalization for all users. For individual users, the feature is accessible through the black Gemini star icon at the top right of the Gmail app or the “summarize this email” chip. Initially, Gmail Q&A focuses on helping users search for information within their inbox, with future updates planned to expand this capability to include Google Drive files.

The rollout of Gmail Q&A is occurring gradually across both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains, and users can expect the feature to be fully available within the next 15 days. The Gmail Q&A feature is available to Google Workspace customers with specific add-ons, including Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium, and Google One AI Premium. Currently, the feature is being introduced to Android users, with plans to expand to iOS users soon.