Inbox by Gmail adds some extra smarts to the snooze button

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Published 17 Jul 2015

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Inbox uses the data contained in your emails to help you organize. And today, it’s got a little better at it. ’s Gmail app alternative now tries to predict when messages you snooze should return.

For example, if you snooze an email with a restaurant reservation, Inbox will offer to summon the message an hour before your dining time (see below). 

snooze inbox Official Gmail Blog

The new snooze capability uses the email content to suggest when the message should re-appear.

is making the tweak on its own end, so no need to get an app update from the ay Store. ong with restaurant reminders, says you’ll see the new Snooze capabilities with package tracking updates, calendar invites, flight confirmations, hotel bookings, rental car reservations.

The story behind the story: Most of the innovation around Gmail is taking place in ’s Inbox app. Other Inbox tricks include automatic travel itineraries message bundles, so you can banish them to the archive or trash instantly. Inbox is definitely worth a try if you get a lot of email or want ’s help with timely reminders.