Gmail Now Tracks Your Packages Automatically
▼ Summary
– Gmail is introducing a new “Purchases” tab to provide users with a consolidated view of all purchase-related emails, including past orders and shipments.
– The tab complements the existing feature that displays packages arriving within 24 hours at the top of the inbox, organizing all purchase information in one place.
– This update enhances Gmail’s package tracking feature launched in 2022, allowing users to monitor deliveries directly from their inbox without visiting carrier websites.
– Google is also updating the Promotions category to let users sort emails by “most relevant” and will notify them about upcoming deals and timely offers.
– The Purchases tab is rolling out globally today for personal accounts on mobile and web, while the Promotions update will follow in the coming weeks on mobile.
Google has introduced a new Purchases tab in Gmail, offering users a centralized location to monitor all their upcoming deliveries and past order information. This feature automatically organizes purchase-related emails, making it simpler to keep track of shipments without manually searching through the inbox.
Even with this new addition, Gmail will continue to display packages arriving within the next day prominently at the top of the main inbox. The Purchases tab serves as a comprehensive hub, bringing together every purchase email for easier reference and management.
This enhancement expands on the package tracking functionality that Gmail first introduced in 2022. Users can now follow their deliveries directly within their email, eliminating the need to visit multiple carrier websites for updates.
The timing of this rollout is particularly useful with the holiday season approaching. According to a PwC forecast, 39% of total planned holiday gift spending is expected to occur during the five-day period from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. Google emphasizes that this feature will help shoppers efficiently monitor a high volume of orders during this busy time.
The Purchases tab is now available globally for personal Google accounts on both mobile and web platforms.
In a related update, Google is also improving Gmail’s Promotions category by adding a “most relevant” sorting option. This change aims to prioritize deal alerts from brands that users engage with most frequently. Additionally, Gmail will proactively notify users about upcoming sales and limited-time offers.
This promotional update will begin its phased release in the coming weeks for mobile users with personal Google accounts.
These improvements follow another recent Gmail feature focused on subscription management, which allows users to view all their subscriptions in one place and easily cancel those they no longer wish to keep.
(Source: TechCrunch)
