Overview
- The Jan. 8 update adds AI Overview summaries, Help Me Write drafting, and suggestions for replies and scheduling.
- Advanced conversational queries and AI‑driven proofreading are limited to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- An optional AI Inbox can categorize emails into action‑focused groups such as must‑do or catch up.
- Users can disable the new tools in Gmail settings if they prefer the traditional experience.
- Google is also allowing users to change their primary Gmail address without losing existing messages or data.