Tags: Gmail

Google has woven AI, powered by Gemini, into many of its core products such as Search, Gmail, Docs, and Calendar. While the features can be helpful, users who prefer to limit AI can adjust their settings to disable most of the smart capabilities. By navigating the Gmail settings and the Google Labs experiment, users can turn off Workspace smart features, reduce AI Overviews, and apply simple tricks like adding "-ai" to search queries. These steps allow a more traditional experience without permanently removing the ability to re‑enable the features later. Read more

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is expanding beyond the Microsoft ecosystem, now able to link with Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Outlook and OneDrive after users opt‑in. The integration lets users query personal data across these services with a single prompt, such as asking for an email address or locating recent notes. A new native export feature also lets Copilot turn longer responses—those over 600 characters—into Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF files with one click. The update is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders via the Microsoft Store and is slated for broader release after testing. Read more

Google announced that its iconic logo is being updated to a single gradient “G” design. The new look first appeared on the Google app for Android and iOS and will soon extend to all of the company’s platforms, including Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar and the Google Home logo. Marking the first major logo change in a decade, Google says the refreshed design reflects its evolution in the AI era and will roll out more widely in the coming months. Read more

Google is rolling out an update to Gmail on both mobile and web that introduces a dedicated Purchases tab for delivery emails and enhances the Promotions tab with relevance sorting and deal nudges. Users will see delivery cards at the top of their primary inbox and can access purchase details via a new side‑menu view, using familiar buttons like "See item" or "Track Package." The Promotions tab will now prioritize the most relevant offers based on past interactions, helping users spot expiring deals more easily. Read more