Google rolls out emoji replies in Gmail, allowing email responses like a 'heart'

Google has rolled out Gmail emoji replies worldwide, moving the feature from a limited test to a default option.

Users can now react to emails with emojis such as hearts and thumbs-up instead of sending only text replies.

The change may cut down on back-and-forth email exchanges and make quick acknowledgments easier.

Adoption may vary across platforms and in workplace settings, where email norms are still more formal.