Introducing new Gmail notification features on Android and iOS devices

Introducing new Gmail notification features on Android and iOS devices
September 23, 2025

What's changing
We're making it quicker and easier to manage your emails on mobile with two new features:

• You can now use the "Mark as Read" feature directly on your Android device to clear a notification.
• Sender avatars are now available on iOS devices, providing you with a quick glance at the sender's picture to help you spot important senders and prioritize what to read first.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts