Gmail
Google emails
Gmail layers quiet context into the inbox, e.g., privacy-aware order summaries and out-of-office return dates, with playful touches like birthday confetti.
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Highlights orders arriving today, but hides details for sensitive item categories
Shows a contact's out-of-office return date as you draft, setting reply expectations
Swiping your profile photo swaps accounts instantly, skipping the account menu
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Last updated: 27/08/2026
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