That's a major distinction compared to the approach that Apple recently took with its iOS 16 package tracking feature. There, only orders placed with supported businesses and made using Apple Pay can be tracked via the Wallet app.
Track all the things
"You can opt in to receive package tracking updates right from your inbox or in Gmail settings," Google says. "Gmail will then automatically look up order statuses using your tracking numbers and surface them in your inbox." Importantly, the company also says that "you can opt out at any time through your Gmail settings.
Google also intends to improve on its initial rollout in the coming months, saying that it will proactively surface deliveries that have been delayed.
The new feature is set to be available just in time for the holiday season, so you'll at least know when your package has gone missing. Unfortunately, Google isn't yet in a position to actually fix that for you — but who knows, maybe that's a feature that'll make its debut next year.
