Google Workspace Changes

Gmail Live, a voice-powered conversational AI search feature using Gemini models, is rolling out to paid Workspace users on mobile.

Starting October 15, 2026, Google is gradually rolling out Gmail Live to Rapid and Scheduled Release domains, offering up to 15 days for full visibility. Powered by the latest Gemini models, Gmail Live provides low-latency, inbox-aware voice search on Android and iOS, letting users ask natural‑language questions and hear synthesized answers with source email cards. Users can select their preferred voice, and the feature supports queries like order status, training deadlines, manager updates, and flight gates. It is available to paid Workspace editions (Business, Enterprise, Frontline, Nonprofits) and relevant Gemini add‑ons, initially limited to US users with EN‑US language.

AI Inbox is rolling out to paid Google Workspace users, surfacing actionable to‑dos and summarizing priority email topics.

Starting October 12, 2026, Google is rolling out AI Inbox to paid Google Workspace users via Rapid Release, with a gradual rollout up to 15 days for visibility. Scheduled Release domains will see the feature beginning October 26, 2026, also over a 15‑day period. AI Inbox surfaces suggested to‑dos by extracting action items, deliverables, and deadlines from email threads, and provides topics to catch up on with clear, context‑rich summaries of important discussions. The feature is available for Business Starter, Standard, Plus; Enterprise Starter, Standard, Plus; Education AI Pro; and Frontline Plus editions, initially limited to users in the US with EN‑US language. Admins have no control, while end users can access AI Inbox directly in the Gmail desktop client or mobile app menu.