Subj : Google's next AI update for Gmail could let you ask it to write e To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Jan 23 2024 13:30:04 Google's next AI update for Gmail could let you ask it to write emails with your voice Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:14:37 +0000 Description: Google is testing a new AI feature for Android that allows you to draft emails using voice prompts. FULL STORY ====================================================================== If composing the perfect email isn't your forte, help could be on the way from Google, in the shape of a new AI voice feature for Gmail thats set to make drafting emails less of a chore for Android users. At its IO event in March last year Google announced a new Help me write tool that creates draft emails based on written prompts that you enter for example, you could ask the AI to draft an email party invitation, or a job application. The feature is currently only available in Googles invite-only Workspace Labs program, which enables selected users to try out new AI features before theyre rolled out to users more widely. Now it appears Google is going one better, by enabling you to submit prompts with your voice, rather than having to type them. The updated feature is called Draft email with voice and was spotted by Android blog TheSpAndroid . The new voice feature is also currently only available in Google Workspace Labs, and we dont yet know when either of these AI tools will be officially released. Gmails new feature goes beyond the voice-typing functions youll currently find on a standard keyboard on an Android device. Draft email with voice, like Help me write, is integrated within the Gmail app, rather than being an option on your keyboard. Built into Gmail (Image credit: TheSpAndroid / AssembleDebug) As you can see in the images above, Draft email with voice opens immediately above your devices keyboard when you start a new email. You can then tap the microphone icon to start recording your prompt, for example, Schedule a meeting with John for next Friday at 3pm to discuss the project. To submit the prompt, tap Create and Gmail will generate a full email draft you can then edit the text, or ask Gmail to generate a new version, and you can also supply feedback on the generated text. As mentioned, we dont yet know when either Help me write or Draft email with voice will be publicly available, or which devices will support the features. But it's an interesting insight into the time-saving features that could be available in the Gmail app soon. You might also like Google and Samsung plan to add their Dolby Atmos alternative to TVs, soundbars and YouTube in late 2024 The end of Google Assistant? Google prepares to launch rebranded Bard AI on Android What is Google Gemini? Everything you need to know about Googles next-gen AI ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/email-messaging/googles-next-ai-update-for -gmail-could-let-you-ask-it-to-write-emails-with-your-voice --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .