Gmail for Android Tests Long-Awaited Custom Label Creation Feature

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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 15:28
Gmail for Android Tests Long-Awaited Custom Label Creation Feature
- •Google is testing a custom label creation feature in the Gmail app for Android, a functionality long available on iOS and desktop.
- •The feature was discovered in Gmail for Android version 2025.12.29.855765709.Release after enabling hidden options.
- •Users will be able to create, rename, and delete custom labels directly within the Android app, bringing it to feature parity with other platforms.
- •A 'Create label' option appears in the main sidebar menu, allowing users to name new labels that appear alongside system labels.
- •Custom labels remain private to the account holder and are not shared; deleting an email removes it from the associated label.
Why It Matters: Gmail for Android is finally testing custom label creation, bridging a long-standing feature gap with iOS and desktop.
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