Gmail's upgraded reply box is about to reach more users

Gmail’s upgraded reply box is about to reach more users،

For Gmail users, responding to emails on the mobile app is about to get even more convenient. After several months of testing, a new chat-style response box is about to be rolled out to a wider audience.

As noted by AssembleDebug (via Android Font), Gmail is making a change by replacing the Reply button with a sleek quick compose box, and this update is now rolling out to a wider user base. The updated message box occupies the bottom position in the thread, bidding farewell to the traditional Reply, Reply All, and Forward buttons.

In the screenshot you can see that the buttons have disappeared, giving way to the new message box. The redesign gives off a vibe similar to instant messaging apps. However, you can choose your response type (reply, reply all, or forward) and change recipients in the updated interface. When you start typing, the keyboard appears and the text field moves to the center of your screen, resembling a typical chat. application. Above all, you always maintain visibility of the email you are responding to.

This change to Gmail's interface was first spotted in November last year, and it's now coming to more users with Gmail for Android version 2024.01.14.599541078. Just for your information, this change is currently specific to Android, so iOS users may have to wait a bit to see it on their devices.

This Gmail redesign is just one of the ways Google is improving the email experience. Recent reports suggest that Google is developing an AI-powered “Help Me Write” feature, allowing users to use their voice to write emails or instruct the AI on content. Additionally, Google has introduced a new unsubscribe button at the top of emails in the Gmail mobile app, making it easier to stop receiving unwanted emails.