Dark mode is coming to Gmail

There are hints of Gmail finally getting dark mode. The latest version of the app (2019.08.18) shows its splash screen and widget sporting the dark mode colours. If you run Android Pie and have night mode activated, you'll see this. The next version of Android, Android 10, will be bringing a system-wide dark mode that lets you change colour schemes with just a single tap. Apps like Chrome, Google Maps, and Google Play have been prepared for this. And it looks like Gmail is up next if this update is any indication.

Another useful feature made its way to Gmail. It's now easier to swap from one Gmail account to another. Instead of having to select the account over at the icon at the top right, you just need to place your finger on the icon and slide up or down. The same feature has appeared in Google Maps and Google Drive before.

Source: TechRadar

Gmail will alert and sometimes correct your grammatical errors

The days of sending grammatically questionable emails might be over. Or at least, you're getting extra help from Gmail. Similar to what Google has done with Docs, Gmail will let you know if you've made grammatical errors and underline these in blue. You can right-click those words to see the suggestions on how to fix them. And if you make "common spelling mistakes," then Gmail will automatically correct those for you. This new feature is coming first to G Suite accounts by mid-September. We don't know when it's coming to regular Gmail users, but you can expect this to make its way soon.

Source: Android Police

Gmail on Android now has Google Task integrated

Google redesigned its Task app after getting rid of its standalone service and now, the company has ported this feature into Gmail on Android. So, if you’re using the improved app, you can now add emails into it. You just need to tap on the overflow menu (the three-dot menu) and click “Add to Tasks.” You’ll get a notification if an email has been added successfully, and whether you want to jump directly into the Tasks app to view this new addition.

Source: Android Police

Material Design refresh for Gmail on Android gets wider release

We reported last month that the Material Design refresh, which first appeared for Gmail on the desktop, is making its way to the mobile apps. It offers a cleaner interface for the email client and ties it in with the overall design theme Google is applying to all of its products. Now, for Android users, it seems the rollout is more widespread. As 9to5Google reports, version 9.1.13 should be rolling out to more users. If you don't have auto update on, you should head to Gmail's Play Store page to see if the update is available for you.