Gmail Live will let you talk to your inbox instead of searching it
Android Police 2026-06-30 16:25:02
Context: Google has introduced a new feature called Gemini Live, which allows users to interact with their Gmail inbox using conversational voice commands, making it easier to search for specific emails. This feature was unveiled earlier this year at Google's annual I/O developer conference and is now in testing on both Android and iOS devices. The tool aims to simplify the email search process, particularly for power users with thousands of emails.
Key Facts
- Google's Gemini Live feature is an iteration of its existing Gemini tool, optimized specifically for Gmail to provide a conversational email-searching experience.
- The feature offers both a voice experience, called Gmail Live, and a text-based experience, powered by 'Ask Gmail', which can be accessed from the Gmail search bar.
- Tapping the search bar in Gmail will pull up the Ask Gmail experience, while tapping a Gemini Live-like icon will trigger the Gmail Live experience, which includes prompt examples.
- Gemini Live allows users to make requests without needing specific keywords, and once the request is processed, it provides a written and spoken response, highlighting the relevant email(s).
- The feature is currently in testing and is expected to roll out to Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers later this summer.