Google has upgraded Gmail’s search with AI, making it easier to find important emails without endless scrolling. The new “most relevant” search option prioritizes emails based on factors like recency, frequently clicked messages, and regular contacts, rather than just keyword matching.
How the AI Search Works
With this update, Gmail will surface the most important emails at the top of search results, saving users time. Google explained in a blog post, “With this update, the emails you’re looking for are far more likely to be at the top of your search results—saving you valuable time and helping you find important information more easily.”
Availability and Features
- The AI-powered search is rolling out globally for personal Gmail users.
- It’s available on both web browsers and the Gmail app for Android and iOS.
- Users can switch between the new “most relevant” search and the traditional “most recent” view.
- Business and workplace accounts will receive the feature at a later, unspecified date.
Google isn’t removing the older search method but instead offers users the flexibility to choose between AI-powered relevance or a chronological list.