faithfuls get a nice little stocking stuffer for the holidays: Better integration of Inbox with Android ar smartwatches tablets. Because you’re into ‘s ecosystem enough to have snagged an invite to ‘s radical re-imagination of Gmail, maybe you already even have an Android ar watch to go with your tablet.

The newest update to Inbox extends some of its power to your Android ar smartwatch. en your wrist buzzes for a new message, just swipe to the right mark it “Done” (the Inbox equivalent of ‘archive’), or swipe one more time tap “Reply.” You can then speak send your message. This will save you from digging for your phone, though it’ll work best with shorter emails.

The Inbox Android app has two improvements. Its interface is now better configured for tablets, looking less stretched-out than before. Search pulls up contacts’ cards relevant emails more quickly, too.

The impact on you: Even if you don’t have an Android ar tch, Inbox’s Android app improvements make it a more attractive experiment. Note: Inbox is still invite-only: You have to email [email protected] to get on the waiting list or monitor the team’s Twitter account, which occasionally runs an open invite session. Inbox definitely has a learning curve, but its promise to transform your email pile could make it worth a try.