New Gmail with Google Chat tabs rolling out for free accounts [Guide to Setup]

One of the big features that we are discussing from last year that Google announced Gmail will see Chat messaging and group Rooms join the existing Meet video calling integration. This is already available to enterprise Workspace users, and Google is now letting personal Gmail accounts get this “integrated workspace.”

New Gmail now has four main sections. “Mail” and “Meet” have been in place for the past few months. “Chat” is where you can message individual and small groups, while “Rooms” — like their Slack equivalents — are dedicated to larger conversations with shared chat, files, and tasks.

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This manifests as a bottom bar with four tabs on Android, while the Gmail sidebar on the web is split into four sections. They are shown by default, but can be quickly hidden by clicking the chevron. Tapping a “Chat” opens that conversation in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Rooms open fullscreen and replace the default list of messages.

How to turn on new Gmail with Chat, Rooms Android

  • Open Settings (at bottom of nav drawer)
  • Tap personal Gmail account
  • Under General, select “Chat (Early Access)”
  • Click “Try it”
  • Gmail app relaunches with tutorial and prompt to turn off notifications from standalone Google Chat app (if installed)

Web

  • Visit mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#settings/chat
  • Select “Google Chat (Early Access) instead of “Classic Hangouts”
  • Confirm pop-up box
Gmail with Google Chat tabs

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