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Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs and Keep

Google is rolling out conversational AI features in Gmail, Docs and Keep that let users search and draft using natural language. The features were first previewed at Google I/O in May.

  • Google is launching Gmail Live, Docs Live and Keep Live, powered by Gemini.
  • Gmail Live is available to Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra customers; Docs Live and Keep Live are for Pro and Ultra users.
  • The features are available in English on iOS and Android, with a rollout to Workplace Business customers planned soon.

Google is launching conversational AI features in Gmail, Docs and Keep, allowing users to ask questions and complete tasks using natural-language queries and dictation. The features, named Gmail Live, Docs Live and Keep Live, were first previewed at Google I/O in May.

In Gmail, users can ask a Gemini-powered assistant questions about their inbox instead of typing search queries, with a live transcript shown during the chat. In Docs, users can describe what they want to write and the assistant will help create a first draft, drawing on information from Gmail, Drive, chat and the web. Keep Live acts as a scratchpad for voice notes and can generate lists, such as ingredients for a recipe.

Gmail Live is available to Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra customers, while Docs Live and Keep Live are for Pro and Ultra users. All features are available in English on iOS and Android. Google said it will roll them out to Workplace Business customers soon.

Why this matters: The launch extends Google's voice-based AI tools across its productivity apps, potentially changing how users interact with email and documents.

What this means for you: If you are a Google AI Plus, Pro or Ultra subscriber, you can now use voice commands to search emails and draft documents in Gmail, Docs and Keep on iOS and Android.

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