Google is introducing a “Select All” feature to Gmail on Android, making it easier for users to manage their inboxes.
This “Select All” button will be visible when users begin selecting multiple emails. Although this feature has been on Gmail’s web app for a while, it’s making its debut on mobile.
Contrary to what the name suggests, it only allows users to select up to 50 emails at a time, mirroring the web version’s limitation.
The feature seems long-awaited and is found in the 2023.08.20.561750975 version of the Gmail app for Android, compatible with both Pixel and Galaxy devices on Android 14 and 13.
This change appears to be implemented server-side for individual devices and isn’t necessarily linked to an app update. Users can look for updates in the Play Store.
Google is also working on adding emoji reactions to Gmail, giving it a feel similar to messaging apps.
The Tape Drive initially reported this after spotting code in Gmail’s iOS version that hinted at such a feature, similar to what’s seen in competing platforms like Outlook.
Further evidence of this was found in Gmail’s Android APK. According to insider AssembleDebug, the APK has multiple references to these emoji reactions.
While full details are not yet available, indications are that a limited number of users will try the feature before a broader release.
Users might be able to react directly from their email or through a menu, though some options are currently inactive.
The code suggests restrictions on using emoji reactions with encrypted emails, large groups, or when one is bcc’d.
There might also be a cap on the number of emojis used for each email. Google has yet to officially confirm this development, and when approached, their spokesperson Madison Cushman Veld hinted at upcoming updates.
