Gmail for Android is getting a new feature called Top Results for the search bar. As the name implies its intention is to make it easier to find what is most likely to be the email(s) you’re looking for.
Here’s how it works. When you open Gmail and tap the search bar to look for a specific email, the app will surface top results based on multiple factors, and place them at the top of the list. They’ll be labeled “Top results” of course, so you shouldn’t miss them.
The feature is built on machine learning models which look at your search keyword and your most recent emails. Though Google says it also looks at other relevant factors to give you the results. Anything not considered a “Top results” will still be listed as “all results in mail” as usual. Only now they’ll be just under however many top results there are.
Gmail for Android ‘Top Results’ begins rolling out today
If this sounds like a useful feature to you then you won’t have to wait too long for availability. In fact, it starts rolling out to users today. It’ll be available for both regular Gmail accounts as well as Workspace accounts.
As for the rollout pacing, it could take up to two weeks before it’s actually visible for you. I’m not seeing it on either my personal or work accounts just yet. According to Google this was a “highly requested feature.” And for those that wished it was included before now, you’re getting your wish.
There’s no admin control for this feature so admins won’t need to turn it on for Workspace accounts. It should just start working once it’s rolled out to your app. You also don’t have to worry about enabling a toggle or anything like regardless of whether it’s a personal account or not.
