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Use Your Voice to Get More Done in Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Google, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Google Workspace adds three voice-activated features for drafting documents, searching inbox and capturing notes.

Google Workspace added three voice-activated features across Gmail, Docs and Keep. Users can speak naturally to draft documents rather than dictating word by word, locate important information buried in an inbox by asking for it, and capture fleeting thoughts quickly in Keep.

The features are aimed at reducing the friction of switching to a keyboard for short tasks. The announcement comes from Google Workspace's VP of Product.

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