<p>Gmail unveiled what it calls "quick action" buttons on Wednesday, helping users respond to certain types of emails without ever having to open them.</p><p>In a blog post, Google product manager Shalini Agarwal says the buttons are meant to "tackle your digital to-dos as quickly as possible."</p><p>They show up next to specific messages in your inbox that can be addressed with little effort for example, RSVPing to a party invitation or rating a restaurant.</p><p>What's more, Gmail is making it easier for travelers to quickly find essential information about their flights. Rather than having to scroll through long confirmation emails, basic flight info including connection time and whether a plane is on-schedule is displayed at the top of the inbox.</p><p><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/05/16/gmail-quick-action-buttons/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/16/4336058/google-adds-quick-action-buttons-gmail">Gmail&#039;s new quick action buttons let you complete tasks without leaving your inbox</a> (The Verge)</p><p><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419082,00.asp">Google Rolling Out Gmail &#039;Quick Action&#039; Buttons</a> (PC Magazine)</p><p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/handy-upgrades-for-gmail-2013-5">Some Handy Upgrades Are Coming To Gmail</a> (Business Insider)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d_RdWFM6ZUk83VMKSLN5XTgHgeOoM&ned=us">25 additional articles.</a></p>