Nnew Gmail feature lets you mark emails as read from notifications

Managing your email inbox on Android just got simpler with a new Gmail feature. Now, some users can mark emails as read right from the notification shade, without opening the app. This small but handy update saves time and makes email management smoother.

The “mark as read” button is showing up for a few Gmail users on Android, but it’s not available for everyone yet. It seems Google is testing this feature with select accounts, even on the latest app version (2025.06.15).

For example, one user reported seeing the button on one account but not others. Another user confirmed the same, though it’s still rare. This feature has been available on iOS for a while, so it’s great to see Android catching up.

If you don’t have the button yet, you can still mark emails as read by opening them in the app or using a swipe gesture if you’ve set it up in Gmail’s settings. Another option is using an app called AutoNotification, which adds a “read” button to Gmail notifications.

This update is a step toward making Gmail on Android more user-friendly. Hopefully, Google will roll it out to everyone soon and add more practical features like better filter and label options.