Google will begin using Gemini to improve the Smart Reply experience in its Gmail smartphone app

Originally released in 2017, Smart Reply is a system that allows users to quickly reply to emails without typing anything While this feature worked, it was limited to simple variations of “yes,” “no,” and “maybe” While this is fine for everyday use, it does not allow for more detail However, Google decided to leverage Gemini AI to provide better options

In a recent statement, Google elaborated on how Gemini could improve this functionality and provided a GIF that shows it in action Gemini generated responses are displayed at the bottom of the reply, and users can hover over them to see a preview of the response The user could select one of these options and quickly edit it to suit their purposes A major difference from the current model is that Gemini scans the email and creates a reply that better matches the context of the original message

According to the above demo, the new replies look much better than what Smart Reply offered in the past It should save more time in the long run, but it is always worth double-checking everything before sending to be on the safe side After all, we don't want our emails telling people to eat rocks the same way Google's AI overview did when it first appeared

This is not the only news that Google is adding Gemini-backed features to its apps For example, it was recently reported that Google will be able to offer a more personalized feel by letting Gemini tell memories in Google Photos In addition to this, there was also recent news that it will allow more control over who you see in your memory photos We are also told that Google is also changing the way we view email, and that the app will have a new design reminiscent of WhatsApp conversations, making it easier to reply and see the chain of messages

Google says it expects a rapid release of this new feature, starting on September 26 The new feature will be available to all Google Workspace users who use the Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium, and Google One AI Premium add-ons