You can now track your package on Google through your Gmail inbox: Why it matters

Google will now allow customers to access their package tracking and delivering details right in their Gmail inbox, making it easier for them to stay informed about the progress of their continuing orders.
In order to save consumers time and ensure that they are aware of their shipments, Google has unveiled a new function in Gmail called “package tracking.”
The announcement is made during the holiday season, when people’s inboxes are overflowing with information about orders, shipment, and even some delayed notifications.
Additionally, customers will have the choice to receive updates on package tracking straight from their inbox or within the Gmail settings. Google also stated that Gmail will use the user’s tracking number to check up order statuses and display the results in the user’s inbox.
Package tracking is a new function that Google recently added to Gmail. You can now track your packages right from your Gmail inbox as a result. The function will be accessible “across most major U.S. shipping companies,” according to Google. You must give Gmail permission to search for tracking numbers in your inbox because the service is opt-in. Go to Gmail’s settings and select “Track Parcel Delivery” to activate package tracking.
Once the functionality is enabled, Gmail will automatically search your inbox for tracking numbers and show delivery information in both the inbox list view and in a summary card over each individual email.
Using the Gmail settings, users can withdraw their consent at any time. The internet giant added that it will notify customers if a shipment is delayed by displaying a “delay label” in their inbox and moving the email to the top of users’ inboxes so they do not miss any updates on the delivery.
Users will be able to use the feature in the upcoming months.
In the meantime, Google shut down Google Hangouts on Tuesday, a text, video, and voice chat tool integrated into the company’s Gmail emailing platform. Users are now compelled to upgrade to “Google Chat” as a result.