It’s the season when people indulge in the joy of shopping. Whether it’s for self-care, gifting, or festive celebrations, the desire to shop is high. However, with the surge in online purchases during the busy holiday months, keeping track of all those orders can become quite a hassle. To alleviate this burden and ensure a smoother last-minute gift hunt, Google has introduced a range of new features exclusively for Gmail users, enhancing their online holiday shopping experience. One of these features is the delivery filter option. Recognizing the urgency of last-minute gifting, Google has launched a “Get it by Dec 24” filter for shoppers in the United States. This feature enables users to filter their searches and find products that can be swiftly delivered. It is accessible on both the mobile and desktop versions of Gmail. To utilize this feature, Gmail users can easily select the filter and view items available for pickup at nearby stores or those eligible for fast shipping. Additionally, they can also access information about the merchant’s fastest and most cost-effective delivery options.
Gmail has recently introduced new features to enhance the package tracking experience for its users. In addition to the existing delivery filters, Gmail now displays important delivery updates within shopping emails. These updates can be seen in both the inbox list view and on individual emails, whether you’re using a mobile device or a desktop computer.
Furthermore, Gmail will prioritize emails that contain package tracking information, ensuring that users can quickly access any changes to their delivery dates. This feature can be enabled or disabled at any time through the settings in Gmail.
Another feature that Gmail has introduced is easier access to merchant return policies. Once a package arrives, Gmail will send users a convenient link to the merchant’s return guidelines at the top of shopping-related emails. This applies to both desktop and mobile platforms. Additionally, Gmail will highlight return policies across Google Search, providing users with valuable insights such as “free 90-day returns” on product listings or merchant links during the shopping process.
By incorporating these new features, Google aims to streamline the shopping experience for Gmail users. These features are currently available exclusively for Gmail users in the US. To activate them, simply go to your Gmail settings and toggle on the package tracking and return policy links.
It is worth noting that Google plans to expand these features to users in other regions in the near future as part of its overall product line update.