Gmail just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 6–12, 2026. This build's notes highlight secure email alongside chat, group collaboration in spaces, and voice or video calls in Gmail. If Google Play offers it, it's worth installing now; the next screen explains the features worth using.
About 2 minutes · what changed, then Google Play
Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in Gmail that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Secure email anchors the shared workspace
The notes put secure email at the center of Gmail's Workspace experience, bringing everyday messages together with ways to talk and collaborate when an email exchange needs more discussion.
- 02Chat and spaces keep conversations together
The notes highlight chat and group collaboration in spaces as part of Gmail's connected experience, giving teams another way to discuss work alongside their regular email conversations.
- 03Voice and video support direct conversations
Voice and video calls are another focus of the notes, placing live conversations alongside secure email, chat, and spaces when a written exchange would benefit from direct discussion.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's Gmail page.
Also updated this week
Gmail is one of 50 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Search for the detail you need
Use inbox Search with relevant keywords when you need a particular detail rather than browsing messages one by one. Gmail also offers Gemini assistance for finding information in your inbox or Google Drive files. Those Gemini features require a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan and an internet connection; check responses for accuracy.
- Use summary cards before reading further
Look for summary cards at the top of your emails to find useful details quickly. They can give you a starting point before you read the rest of the message. When you need more context, continue into the email itself and use inbox search to locate related messages or information.
- Turn an email into a calendar invite
Use the Add to Calendar button to create a Google Calendar invite with Gemini directly from your inbox. Check the resulting information for accuracy before relying on it. This Gemini feature requires a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan and an internet connection, and language and country availability may vary.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
How we write the digest
Each week we check the Google Play listings of the apps our readers use most: the version number, the update date and the developer's What's new notes. When an app has a new version, we put the developer's update notes and the listing details together on one page, in plain words, with a link to the official Google Play listing. Google and most developers release updates in stages over several days, so a version listed here may not have reached your phone yet. Therapymetric is an independent site and is not affiliated with any developer. This page doesn't read your phone or your Google account, and nothing is installed from here.
FAQ
Is this the official list of Gmail changes?
No. This is an independent site that is not affiliated with Google LLC. Gmail's Google Play page is the authority for the official release notes and app information. This editorial guide explains the current focus on secure email, chat, spaces, and calls, with practical context about the features Gmail offers.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
If Google Play shows Open, it is not currently offering an update for that installation. You may already have the available build, or availability may differ during a staged rollout. Check the official Gmail page again later if you want to look for an update; there is no need to reinstall just to change the button.
What do I need to use Gemini in Gmail?
The listed Gemini features require a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan and an internet connection. Language and country availability may vary, and you should check responses for accuracy. Gmail's description also lists Premium AI and Gemini features for teams with a Workspace plan, so check which plan applies to the account you use.