Reply to emails in Gmail faster on Android devices

This makes it easier to respond to emails using the Gmail app on your Android device with a new quick reply experience.

Previously, there were only options to Reply, Reply all or Forward a message when in the conversation view of an email on your Gmail app. Upon selecting one of those options, you’d be directed to a full-screen compose view to send your reply.

Monday, August 26, 2024 — Starting today, you can reply to emails directly from the bottom of the conversation, without opening a new screen, making it easier to reference the email you’re replying to. We know this new option is best for quick, lightweight responses, so for longer, more formal responses, you can simply expand the text box to access more formatting options.

i This feature will be available on iOS devices later this year.

Available to all Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts:

Using the Gmail app on your Android device, open an email > click into the text box at the bottom > type your reply > tap the send icon.