holiday season Gmail is approaching and aims to help US shoppers with new tracking features.
Google said users can see a “simple” view of packing and delivery tracking information in their inbox.
For orders with tracking numbers, Gmail will display the delivery status in the inbox view list and in the summary card at the top of individual emails.
Parcel tracking will be available Via most major US carriers, providing details including estimated arrival data and status.
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People can sign up to receive tracking Updates from your inbox or in your Gmail settings.
Users can sign up to receive package tracking updates directly from your inbox or in your Gmail settings.
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Tracking a parcel will provide important details at a glance, such as the estimated arrival date and status – such as ‘rating created’, ‘arrived tomorrow’ or ‘delivered today’.
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Gmail will automatically look up the status of the order Using tracking numbers and displaying them in the inbox.
Users can opt out at any time through Settings.
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Google said the changes are aimed at helping people save time.
“We also know what it feels like to wait for a packet, only to discover it’s late. In the coming months, Gmail will help eliminate some of that surprise. It will proactively display a delay label and will bring the email to the top of your inbox so you don’t miss a beat (or packet),” Google said Noting that there will be new features coming in Gmail.
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