If an email is sitting in your drafts because you can’t quite tweak it to your liking, a new Gemini feature can help.
In a recent blog post, Google detailed two new additions to Gemini: a “Help me write” option that lets you revise Gmail drafts on web browsers, and shortcuts to “Refine my draft” on Android and iOS devices.
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Here’s how the technology works. When refining a draft message, Google says you can choose between three options: formalize, elaborate, and shorten. Choose one of these options and the AI will give your words a more official tone (formalize), go into more detail (elaborate), or tighten things up (shorten). If you like the suggestion, tap “Replace” to accept the new version.
Your message doesn’t have to be complete, either. Google explains that you can even type rough notes in a draft of at least 12 words and have Gemini convert that text into a ready-to-send email.
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If you use Gmail on mobile, you’ll now see a “Help with Writing” shortcut in the body of the email. Select that option and you’ll get the full experience. Once you start composing a few sentences, the process will become “Refine Draft.” If you want, Help with Writing can also compose a message for you from scratch.
Gemini in Gmail is available to Google Workspace customers with a Google One AI Premium plan, the Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on, or the Gemini Business and Enterprise add-on.
This version of Gemini is 1.5 Pro and offers significant improvements over its predecessor, including better understanding and faster performance.
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Google says the additions are now available for all versions of Gmail.
