Every so often Google unveils a new feature that's so cool and helpful that I can't help but get excited. Such was the case when it became possible to compose an email directly from within a Google ...

There are plenty of reasons you might need to send a Gmail message on your computer or Android smartphone. Gmail has a feature called Confidential mode that allows you to send an email that can't be ...

If you wish to delay emails to send at a later date and time, scheduling them with Outlook is a good option. If you make use of the built-in delay delivery feature, you can compose messages and choose ...

If you send sensitive information through email, you risk someone intercepting and reading your messages. However, you can ensure that only you and the intended recipient can view the contents of your ...

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Discover 7 hidden Gmail features—confidential mode, snooze, automation, advanced search, and smart compose—to streamline email management and dramatically improve productivity in 2026.