Gmail rolling out Gemini-powered Summarize to Android, iOS
What is the new Summarize capability in Gmail for Android and iOS?
The new Summarize capability in Gmail for Android and iOS is a Gemini-powered feature that allows users to get a concise summary of email threads with more than two responses. The "Summarize this email" button appears underneath the subject line, and upon tapping it, a Gemini sheet slides up from the bottom of the screen, providing a summary of the email thread. This feature is available to paid subscribers and aims to streamline email management by condensing lengthy email threads2.
Who has access to the new Summarize feature in Gmail?
The new Summarize feature in Gmail, powered by Google's AI assistant Gemini, is available to paid subscribers of specific Google Workspace AI plans. These include Gemini Business and Enterprise add-on, Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on, or Google One AI Premium. The feature aims to streamline email management by condensing lengthy email threads and is accessible on both Android and iOS devices6.
What triggers the "Summarize this email" button to appear?
The "Summarize this email" button appears in Gmail for Android and iOS in email threads that have "more than 2 responses." It is a Gemini-powered feature that provides a summary of the email content, helping users quickly grasp key points without reading through entire threads.