Gmail
Google LLC
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About Gmail
In our security category, Gmail operates as a guarded email client rather than a full system scanner or local firewall. Its primary defense mechanism relies on cloud filtering to automatically drop over 99.9% of spam, phishing attempts, and malicious software before messages reach your primary inbox.
Beyond filtering incoming threats, the application manages multiple email accounts from different service providers in one location. Key organizational features include summary cards for message details, a unified unsubscribe tool for unwanted mailers, and basic keyword searching. On smartwatch hardware running Wear OS, custom tiles and complications deliver quick inbox updates right on the wrist.
As part of Google Workspace, the client connects directly with Google Meet for video calls, Google Chat for team messaging, and Google Calendar for scheduling. Optional Gemini features assist with writing responses and searching across stored emails or Google Drive files. Keep in mind that these AI tools require an active internet connection along with a paid Google AI Pro or Ultra plan.
Installation requires granting a substantial list of device permissions. The app requests access to identity profiles, contacts, local storage, calendar entries, and phone state information, including call logs. If you want a lightweight, isolated mail app with minimal device access, this heavily integrated package might not suit your preferences.
- Automated DefenseCloud systems filter out over 99.9 percent of phishing attempts, malware, and junk mail.
- Multi-Account SupportAllows adding and switching between email accounts from various third-party providers.
- Workspace IntegrationConnects directly with Google Meet, Chat, and Calendar for scheduling and group communication.
- Smartwatch AccessIncludes Wear OS tiles and complications for reading email updates straight from your wrist.
Permissions
- Identityfind accounts on the device
- Identityadd or remove accounts
- Identityread your own contact card
- Calendarread calendar events plus confidential information
- Calendaradd or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
- Contactsfind accounts on the device
- Contactsread your contacts
- Contactsmodify your contacts
- Phonedirectly call phone numbers
- Phoneread call log
- Phoneread phone status and identity
- Phonewrite call log
- Photos/Media/Filesread the contents of your USB storage
- Photos/Media/Filesmodify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Storageread the contents of your USB storage
- Storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Cameratake pictures and videos
- Microphonerecord audio
- Wi-Fi connection informationview Wi-Fi connections
- Device ID & call informationread phone status and identity
- Otherview network connections
- Othercreate accounts and set passwords
- Otherpair with Bluetooth devices
- Otherchange network connectivity
- Othermeasure app storage space
- Otherfull network access
- Otherchange your audio settings
- Othercontrol Near Field Communication
- Otherread sync settings
- Otherrun at startup
- Otheruse accounts on the device
- Othercontrol vibration
- Otherprevent device from sleeping
- Othertoggle sync on and off
- Otherinstall shortcuts
- Otherread Google service configuration
What's new
Stay on top of the work that matters with Gmail, part of Google Workspace. With secure email as the foundation, you can also chat, collaborate with a group in spaces or make voice or video calls - all in one place.
Common questions
Does Gmail automatically block phishing and malware?
Yes, cloud-based threat detection filters out over 99.9 percent of malware, phishing attempts, and junk messages before they reach your inbox.
Can I manage non-Google email accounts in Gmail?
Yes, the app lets you configure and switch between accounts from multiple different email service providers.
Are Gemini AI tools free to use in the app?
No, features like AI writing assistance and deep search require an internet connection and a paid Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription.
Which permissions does the Gmail Android app require?
It requests access to device identity, contacts, calendar entries, USB storage contents, and phone functions including call logs.