Gmail’s AI-Powered ‘Help me write’ Feature Gets an Update; ‘Voice Compose’ Feature Leaked
Gmail’s latest update for Android and iOS aims to enhance the efficiency of your email composition. The well-known “Help me write” feature, which aids users in composing emails, is undergoing a transformation. However, there is also a tantalizing suggestion of something even more thrilling to come.
Redesigned “Help me write”
Previously, Gmail Android and iOS users were used to finding the “Help me write” feature as a floating action button (FAB) in the lower-right corner of the Compose screen. However, with the new update, Gmail has moved this valuable tool to the toolbar, placing it next to other essential functions such as attachment, send, and overflow menu buttons, 9to5Google reports.
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This change allows users to enter a prompt when their email is empty, streamlining the configuration process. If you already have content in your email, tapping the “Help me write” button opens the “Refine my message” table, which offers options such as format, develop, shorten, and even the option to write a draft and return to the prompt box. . This improvement promises a smoother and more intuitive email composition experience.
The updated “Help me write” feature is now available to Gmail users on both Android and iOS devices, so you can start taking advantage of these improvements today.
Sneak Peek: “Voice Compose”
In addition to the revamped “Help me write” feature, it looks like Gmail is exploring a new feature tentatively called “Voice Compose” in the 2023.10.15.x version of Gmail for Android. This intriguing addition appears to be an extension of the Help Me Write feature and may introduce a voice-based email drafting experience.
The “Voice Compose” feature hints at a customized voice experience designed for Google Workspace’s Duet AI and focused on the unique demands of writing long emails. It shares similarities with Gboard’s Assistant Voice Typing, a feature exclusive to Pixel devices. By integrating some of these features into Duet, Gmail aims to provide all Workspace users with a more powerful email drafting experience.
