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Google’s redesign of Gmail, which became available for testing earlier in 2022, is now becoming the standard for users everywhere.
The company has announced (opens in new tab) that the visual update of its email service will “become the default experience” starting in November after several months of opt-in.
Google says there will be “no option” to return to the classic view, with users now having to make do with the revamped UI with Chat, Spaces and Meet integration, in addition to a more general visual overhaul.
Gmail 2022 Update
With so many companies turning to Google Workspace to deliver their productivity tools, the plethora of communication channels can be somewhat overwhelming.
With this update, the company hopes to make it easier for its users to switch between sending emails and more personal messages through its Chat and Spaces, and to participate in Meet video conference calls.
For many, this update may not be here or there as users can still navigate to the separate Chat and Meet webpages for more detailed views of the respective services, but this deeper integration could be a sign of things to come, and possibly a single and more rounded platform for all communication channels.
For now, and as in previous versions of the Gmail web app, the right sidebar still contains shortcuts to other Google services like Calendar, Tasks, and Keep.
Rapid Release domains are already starting to see the effects, while Scheduled Release domains will have to wait another two weeks.
Other recent Gmail updates have placed a strong emphasis on building better search results, with machine learning helping to bring out more relevant information and contacts.