India, Jan. 9 -- Google is expanding access to its AI features in Gmail by making some tools powered by its Gemini 3 technology free for all users. Previously, features like AI Overviews, Smart Replies, and Help Me Write were limited to subscribers of Google AI Plus or Ultra. Starting now, users can take advantage of these tools without paying for a subscription.

The AI Inbox feature helps users manage their email more efficiently by filtering clutter and providing a quick summary of important messages. It can also condense long "Reply to All" chains, saving users time and effort. Help Me Write allows users to give Gemini prompts for drafting emails, which the AI then completes. Users can also fine-tune parts of the generated messages to...