Google starts pushing Gmail interface revamp to more users

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Gmail's interface update has been rolling out for a while (at least since February). But Google is starting to push it out to more users, turning the experience into an opt-out instead of an opt-in. I've already spotted it in one of the Gmail accounts I have. This new look brings the Material You styling to Gmail while moving Chat, Spaces, and Meet into one area. 

Since I don't use these varied messaging services on the Gmail account where the redesign has appeared, I no longer see the Chat box at the bottom of the Inbox and Labels panel. You can choose which apps will appear by heading into the Quick Settings menu. 

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Google will let G Suite/Workspace users draft emails in Docs

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If you'd prefer to compose your carefully worded email outside of Gmail, Google will offer an update to Google Docs for Workspace and legacy G Suite users to allow collaboration on Gmail drafts. You don't even have to memorize recipients' email addresses, as you can mention people by name there. 

To access the feature, you just need to head to Insert > Building Blocks > Email draft. When you're ready to send, simply click a button to open a Gmail compose window and have the finalized message transferred there. Docs will even automatically populate the relevant fields. The feature will take around 15 days to reach companies on Rapid Release domains, while the more cautious Scheduled Release users will get it on March 22. It is unclear if Google will bring the feature to personal Gmail users.

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Gmail will now let you save attached pictures to Google Photos

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A new update rolling out to Gmail will give you the option to save emailed pictures to your Google Photos automatically. Now, you won't need to download the files before manually backing them up on the service. The "Save to Photos" option will join the existing "Add to Drive" button that appears when you view an email attachment on your browser. This feature will only work for JPEG attachments. Personal Gmail account users will get this function as well as users of Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and G Suite Business. This update does arrive as Google Photos will offering free unlimited storage for uploaded pictures starting June 1.

Source: MacRumors

Google rolls out Gmail for iOS home screen widget

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Gmail on iOS now supports the platform's home screen widgets. There's a single 4 x 2 widget available with the "Search in mail" bar at the top with your profile avatar and a Compose shortcut beside an unread count below. The widget will not show any confidential information, so you don't have to worry about private emails suddenly showing up on your home screen.

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