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News, coverage and analysis tracking Gmail across the outlets.- Google brings more conversational features to Gmail, Docs and KeepGoogle is integrating more conversational AI features into its Workspace applications, including Gmail, Docs, and Keep. These new features will allow users to generate initial drafts of documents by speaking their thoughts, with the AI organizing the content.
Google isn't scanning your Gmail to train Gemini, it's letting Gemini scan your inbox to provide 'personalized insights' but I'm not sure that's betterGoogle's Gemini AI is being integrated into Gmail to provide personalized insights and assist with drafting emails, rather than to train AI models. While this feature is opt-in, the data from user interactions and summaries of emails may be used to train generative AI models, raising concerns about data privacy despite Google's assurances.- Google adds E2E to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise usersGoogle is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Gmail on Android and iOS to its enterprise users. This feature allows eligible users to compose and read encrypted emails directly within the Gmail app, enhancing privacy and data security for businesses. The functionality requires admin enablement and is available for users with specific add-ons like Assured Controls.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgradeThe Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers subtle upgrades over its predecessor, including a new Privacy Display feature and improved AI capabilities powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. While the design remains similar, enhancements in camera aperture, processing speed, and charging capabilities make it a refined, albeit stealthy, update.