Gmail for Android is getting a new feature called Top Results for the search bar. As the name implies, it aims to make it easier to find what are likely to be the email(s) you are looking for.
This is how it works. When you open Gmail and tap the search bar to search for a specific email, the app will display the best results based on multiple factors and place them at the top of the list. They are, of course, labeled ‘Top Results’, so you shouldn’t miss them.
The feature is based on machine learning models that look at your keyword and your most recent emails. Although Google says it also looks at other relevant factors to give you the results. Anything not considered “Top Results” will still be listed as “all results in email” as usual. Only they are now just below how many top results there are.
Gmail for Android Top Results is rolling out today
If this seems like a useful feature to you, you won’t have to wait long for availability. In fact, it’s starting to roll out to users today. It will be available for both regular Gmail accounts and Workspace accounts.
As for the rollout rate, it may take up to two weeks for it to actually be visible to you. I don’t see it on my personal or business accounts yet. According to Google this was a “highly requested feature.” And for those who wish it had been included sooner, you get your wish.
There is no admin control for this feature, so admins don’t need to enable it for Workspace accounts. It should just work once rolled out to your app. You also don’t have to worry about turning on a switch or anything like that, whether it’s a personal account or not.