Gmail for Android gets 'Mark as read' button, here's how it'll work
is rolling out a new "Mark as read" button for
Gmail notifications
on Android devices, giving users a more convenient way to manage their inbox without opening the app. The feature appears as the first option in
notification actions
, positioned before the existing Reply, Archive, and Delete buttons.
The server-side update began appearing for select users this week, according to reports from 9to5Google, though the rollout remains limited with only two confirmed sightings so far. The new button provides a less drastic alternative to archiving emails, allowing users to clear unread notifications while keeping messages in their inbox.
New button saves time for mobile users
This quality-of-life improvement addresses a common user workflow where emails need acknowledgment but don't require immediate action or removal from the inbox. Rather than forcing users to either ignore notifications or take more decisive actions like archiving, the new button offers a middle-ground solution.
Previously,
Gmail for Android
notifications only offered Reply functionality alongside Archive or Delete options, which users could customize through Settings > General settings > Default notification action. The addition of "Mark as read" fills a notable gap in notification management, enabling quick email triage directly from the notification shade.
Gmail's historically slow feature rollouts suggest the "Mark as read" button may take weeks or months to reach all Android users. Google typically implements gradual server-side deployments for
Gmail
features, as seen with recent updates like the ongoing Material 3 Expressive redesign that began rolling out earlier this month.
The notification enhancement comes as Google continues updating Gmail app with improved user interface elements and streamlined workflows.
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