Google rolls our new Search and Gmail features to make last-minute shopping more convenient،
It's the holiday season and Google is planning something to make the Christmas online shopping experience a lot more convenient. Specifically, the company is rolling out three new features, some of which are an update to last year's package tracking feature in Gmail (via Google.)
Rolling out this week, Google's updates aim to address a few issues with last-minute online shopping that may be causing problems for some users. These get all the presents under the Christmas tree on time, receive quick updates whenever a package's delivery date changes, and find return policies more easily.
How does Google plan to ensure that you can receive all your online Christmas gifts on time, even for last-minute purchases? Why, by adding a new filter, of course! Once the update rolls out, users in the United States will be able to filter for specific items that can be delivered before December 24 when searching for gifts in search.
This option should help buyers ensure their orders arrive before the holidays. Another search filter allows shoppers to filter only items with the “Get it Fast” shipping option.
Beyond Google Search, the company is also updating its Gmail package tracking feature, as noted above. As some probably remember, this feature debuted last year, allowing users to quickly and transparently check the status of their orders. With the new updates, Google is leveraging this, making things even more convenient for Gmail users.
Once the package tracking feature is updated, a new tracking feature will quickly notify a Gmail user whenever the delivery date changes. The bump will appear at the top of the inbox, containing the updated package tracking information. Google goes even further by making it easier to return an order when a particular gift just isn't the right one.
Once the package is delivered, Gmail will include a link to merchant guidelines (if available) at the top of purchase-related emails. For context, a purchases-related email is an email that contains an order tracking ID number or related information.
All of these features apparently have the potential to make the online shopping experience quite simple and enjoyable. Again, it should be noted that these features have not yet been introduced internationally. At the moment, they are releasing in the United States and slowly arriving on the world stage.
