Gmail now shows AI-generated summaries by default on mobile

TL;DR: Smartphone users of Gmail are about to see a new layer of GenAI woven directly into their inboxes. Google has begun rolling out automatic AI-generated summaries for emails, a move that shifts the company's Gemini assistant from an optional tool to a more visible, default feature for many account holders.

Until now, users seeking a quick overview of a lengthy email thread or a message with multiple replies had to tap a "Summarize this email" button to prompt Gemini to generate a summary. That step is no longer necessary.

The Gmail app for Android and iPhone will now automatically display a summary card at the top of certain emails, with Gemini deciding when it might be helpful – typically for longer conversations or threads with several responses.

These summaries, presented as concise bullet points, update dynamically as new replies are added to the conversation. The goal is to ...