Google is getting in on the busy festive period in the US by integrating a package tracking feature for Gmail users in the coming weeks. Most trackers redirect you to the delivery provider’s external website but Google is going standalone in its efforts to make sure you know where the order is in transit.
As the name suggests, package tracking will work inside your Gmail inbox. Google will push for an update in the coming weeks, through which the company will ask your permission to track your package.
“Gmail is rolling out new features to help you save time and stay on top of all your shipments,” Google said in a statement. blog post,
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When you consent to Gmail tracking your delivery, users will see the order status below the mail header. Inside Mail, you’ll see a box with all the delivery details, including the status of the order, whether it’s shipped, delivered and more.
“In the coming weeks, Gmail will show a simple, useful view of your package tracking and delivery information directly in your inbox. For orders with tracking numbers, Gmail will display your current inbox in your Inbox list view and in a summary card at the top of individual emails. Will prominently display the delivery status,” adds the blog post.
Gmail is currently rolling out this feature to the US market, where it will be available to major US shipping carriers. Google hasn’t shared any timeline on whether to bring this feature to other markets, but we expect the tool to be rolled out to other countries gradually. Gmail will gradually improve this aspect, as well as give you the status of delayed orders.
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