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Gmail Live now in testing on Android and iOS
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google is currently testing Gmail Live on Android and iOS, a new feature announced at I/O 2026 that allows users to search their inbox using voice commands.
- Gmail Live is powered by Gemini Live and designed to help users quickly find information in their emails through conversational queries, especially when they don't have time to manually search.
- The feature includes a "Live" icon in the search bar and a Gemini side panel button, opening a fullscreen interface with suggested prompts and real-time transcription of voice commands.
- Responses to voice queries are both read aloud and displayed on screen, showing the relevant email content, while users have controls to mute the microphone or exit back to the inbox.
- Gmail Live is currently in beta, indicating ongoing development and refinement before a full public release.
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