Gmail Rolls Out Big Mobile Updates with AI and Design Tweaks

Google has upgraded its Gmail app for Android and iOS, adding a more flexible split-screen for tablets and foldables. iOS users get a fresh Material Design 3 look with rounded elements. Plus, Gemini’s AI image generator is coming to the Gmail sidebar, letting users create and insert images directly into their email drafts.

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Anthropic Boosts Claude with Google Workspace Integration and Smart Research

Anthropic has upgraded Claude with two big features: direct access to Gmail, Calendar, and Docs, turning it into a true workplace assistant, and a new “Research” tool that runs multi-step searches with citations. These upgrades aim to rival Microsoft’s Copilot, while Anthropic promises more powerful updates soon — all while addressing privacy and accuracy concerns.

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Gmail’s New AI Feature Simplifies Adding Events to Calendar

Google’s Gemini AI now lets Workspace users add events to Google Calendar directly from emails. The “Add to calendar” button appears when calendar-related content is detected, streamlining event creation. Available in English on the web, this feature is open to Business, Enterprise, and select Google One AI Premium users. Admins can enable it through the Workspace Admin console.

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