Gmail is currently testing a new feature that allows users to interact with emails using emojis, this feature has been spotted hidden in the Gmail mobile app on both Android and iOS platforms.
Emoji reactions in emails are not entirely new, as they are already available in some other email applications like Microsoft Outlook, these reactions typically appear as small icons within the email and can serve as a convenient way to respond to emails that don’t require a detailed written response.
Google is expected to roll out this new feature more widely in the future, as it is currently being tested with a limited group of selected users, Google has not officially announced this feature yet, and details on how it will work and what it will look like remain undisclosed.
There are likely to be some limitations to the use of emoji reactions in emails, such as their non-support for encrypted messages or emails sent to a large group of users.
Emoji reactions first gained popularity on social media platforms before being incorporated into instant messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp. Now, they are making their way into email services.
While emoji reactions may seem somewhat out of place in the typically formal and serious world of email communication, many users see them as a potentially helpful addition.
It’s worth noting that Google recently launched a feature that enables email translation within the Gmail app for both Android and iOS platforms.