Gmail adds a Purchases tab and updates the Promotions tab

Google is rolling out two updates to Gmail on mobile and the web designed to make it easier to manage purchase-related emails:

• New Purchases tab — Gmail will now gather delivery notifications, order confirmations and purchase emails into a dedicated Purchases tab so you can view deliveries in one place. In the app, access it from the side menu (tap the hamburger icon at the top of the inbox).
• Primary inbox cards — Packages arriving the same day will still appear as cards at the top of your primary inbox with quick actions like “See item” or “Track package,” so you don’t need to hunt for the original email.
• Promotions tab improvements — The Promotions tab will get a “Most relevant” sort option (Gmail ranks brands and messages by past interactions) and will send nudges for deals that are about to expire.

These features are rolling out to personal Gmail accounts now, with the Promotions enhancements arriving over the coming weeks.

How to access

On mobile: open Gmail > side menu > tap Purchases (if available). Same-day packages will still show at the top of your primary inbox as cards.

Why this matters

The changes make it faster to track deliveries and find purchase-related messages, especially during busy shopping seasons.

Source: TechCrunch

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