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Gmail for iOS just got easier to use with this software update

Deeper iOS 8 integration

Apple iPhone and iPad owners opting to use the official Gmail application have a compelling upgrade waiting for them notes The Verge.…

by Kevin C. Tofel Mar 5, 2015 - 9:24 AM PST

Autocomplete fail: Gmail is suggesting the wrong email addresses

Be careful out there

Better check twice before firing off that email today: You could be sending it to the wrong person, thanks to a Gmail…

by Kif Leswing Feb 23, 2015 - 1:20 PM PST

Gmail access further restricted in China

The Great Firewall

Google’s Gmail appears to have been blocked in China after months of disruptions to the service. On Friday, Chinese users reported a…

by Biz Carson Dec 29, 2014 - 1:54 PM PST

Google is working on an unsend feature for Inbox

Take backs

Google engineers gave a few hints about where the new Gmail interface, Inbox, is headed in a Reddit AMA on Wednesday. One interesting upcoming…

by Kif Leswing Dec 3, 2014 - 12:51 PM PST

Early build of Gmail 5.0 adds Yahoo, Outlook, AOL and Exchange mail support

An early software build of Gmail 5.0 is unofficially available, confirming that support for IMAP, POP and Exchange mail accounts for the Android client.

by Kevin C. Tofel Nov 2, 2014 - 7:00 AM PST

Mobile this week: Kindle Voyage takes off; Google Inbox reviewed; Apple iPad SIM lock(ed)

I upgraded from a Kindle Paperwhite to a Voyage this week. Was it worth it? Google’s new Inbox app takes some getting used to but shows potential, while the Apple SIM in new iPads won’t meet its full potential for consumer choice.

by Kevin C. Tofel Oct 25, 2014 - 5:48 AM PST

Google Inbox review: Are you ready for a better way to manage communications?

After using Gmail for nearly 10 years, the new Inbox app is the most radical change I’ve seen yet. It works well if you buy into the task-centric approach but may take some time to get used to. And it’s far better on a mobile device.

by Kevin C. Tofel Oct 24, 2014 - 9:42 AM PST

Check your trash: Gmail bug affected some iOS, mobile browser and offline users

A Gmail bug might have inadvertently deleted messages or reported them as spam for some users.

by Alex Colon Jan 29, 2014 - 5:46 AM PST

Gmail falters, tech world freaks

Get a grip people. The same folks who say email is dead are the first to scream when email goes down. Am I right?

by Barb Darrow Jan 24, 2014 - 11:41 AM PST

How to keep strangers out of your Gmail and your face out of Google ads

Google now lets other Google+ members send messages to your Gmail account and can use your Google+ name and photo in ads. Here’s how to stop both from happening.

by Alex Colon Jan 13, 2014 - 1:43 PM PST

Gmail change means faster images, fewer clicks, less risk, says Google

Gmail users now will actually get and see the images in their messages without all that tiresome clicking. But third-party marketers may not be so cheery.

by Barb Darrow Dec 12, 2013 - 8:01 PM PST

Gmail for iOS gains full screen portrait view on iPads, improved navigation options

Right on time: Just as I switched my Google-centric life from an Android tablet to the iPad Air, Google improves Gmail for iOS. The new features make it easier to compose and read mails in full screen and switch between multiple accounts.

by Kevin C. Tofel Nov 14, 2013 - 10:38 AM PST

Apple releases Mavericks update to remedy Gmail sync problems

Apple’s free OS update, Mavericks, has gone along fairly swimmingly — except for Gmail users who use the desktop Mail app for…

by Lauren Hockenson Nov 7, 2013 - 2:57 PM PST

Google Tabs happened, now marketers must step up their game

Marketers might be dismayed to learn that with Gmail’s new Tabs interface, almost 40 percent of people spend less time reading marketing messages. Here’s how they can up their game.

by Katrina Conn, StrongView Oct 6, 2013 - 12:00 PM PST

Google brings its card interface into Gmail for Android for conversation threads

Hope you like the card-based user interface of Google Now. It’s already a staple of Google Glass and as of Wednesday comes to Gmail for Android to improve the conversation view.

by Kevin C. Tofel Sep 25, 2013 - 11:31 AM PST

Stores to customers: Read our Gmail blasts, get a special discount

Companies are doing everything they can to stay out of the “Promotions” tab in Gmail’s new tabbed inbox — including some deep discounts.

by Lauren Hockenson Aug 6, 2013 - 6:36 PM PST

Push alternatives for your Gmail messages on iOS

Google’s service for push email on iOS will go away for many users when they upgrade to a major new iOS version, or they get a new device. That’s coming for many this fall — here’s how to deal with it.

by Geoffrey Goetz Jul 5, 2013 - 9:00 AM PST

Gmail adds another way to sort your email by what’s important

Want a new way to sort through all your email? No, it’s not another email startup coming your way. Gmail is adding a new way for you to view your emails which are sorted by type, in an effort to make getting through your messages even easier.

by Eliza Kern May 29, 2013 - 9:00 AM PST

Google keeps fighting for the heart of the iPhone with new Gmail update

Even as Apple has decoupled its iPhone partnership with Google for everything except search, the web company has still found a way to reach its users who have iPhones and iPads.

by Erica Ogg May 6, 2013 - 3:24 PM PST

Why are bad email habits so hard to break?

When it comes to mobile mail, today is one of the best times in recent memory to find a better solution. But changing email habits, even when they’re bad, turned out to be tougher than I expected.

by Erica Ogg Apr 21, 2013 - 8:00 AM PST

Good news Gmail users: Google extends Sync support through July

When Google announced it was dropping Sync support last month, it left Gmail users on Windows Phone reeling. An extension give Microsoft time to address the situation.

by Kevin C. Tofel Jan 31, 2013 - 12:49 PM PST

Google’s big push to make better iOS apps than Apple

By creating a bevy of new iOS apps, what Google has been up to is becoming more obvious. It’s made it its mission to not just compete with Apple with the Android platform and Nexus mobile devices, but battle Apple on its own platform.

by Erica Ogg Dec 28, 2012 - 2:56 PM PST

Gmail app for iPhone, iPad gets multiple accounts, infinite scrolling + more

Other improvements to the app include sending and receiving attachments within the app, the ability to archive, label, star, delete and report spam, read email as threaded conversations, see profile pictures in those conversations, and respond to Google Calendar invites and Google+ posts.

by Erica Ogg Dec 4, 2012 - 10:07 AM PST

Gmail for iOS gains Notification Center and more

Gmail users on iOS have an early gift prior to this week’s Google developer event: The Gmail on iOS app was updated on Monday with Notification Center support and more, suggesting that Google wants users to access its services everywhere on all sorts of mobile devices.

by Kevin C. Tofel Jun 25, 2012 - 12:42 PM PST

Gmail’s new translation service

Reading an email from your developer in Japan, or your prospective business partner in Argentina? Forget copy and pasting into Google Translate…

by Samantha Shankman May 2, 2012 - 9:32 AM PST

Gmail returns to the App Store, now with fewer bugs

Google has re-introduced its native iOS Gmail app to the App Store, with a new version number and instructions to delete the old version if you managed to grab it before it was pulled prior to installing this one. Besides bug fixes, little has changed.

by Darrell Etherington Nov 16, 2011 - 11:03 AM PST

Google kills Gmail app for BlackBerry

BlackBerry may not be a top priority for Google or one of the other major software vendors, but to kill off a decent app that many of us BlackBerry owners used is just wrong. Effective Nov. 22, Google is ending support for BlackBerry’s native Gmail app.

by Om Malik Nov 9, 2011 - 8:28 AM PST

How cloud-based Gmail is energy efficient

Cloud-based Gmail is a more energy efficient option compared to companies’ locally-hosted email solutions, according to Google. That’s largely due to the inherent efficiencies of the cloud, and also Google’s own brand of energy efficient servers and data centers.

by Katie Fehrenbacher Sep 7, 2011 - 10:47 AM PST

Get Reminders to Return to Important Email With Snooze Your Email

We’ve probably all had times when we’ve been so busy we didn’t have time to deal with an important email when we we read it. The danger is that it ends up being forgotten. Snooze Your Email for Gmail may be able to help.

by Simon Mackie Apr 19, 2011 - 2:04 PM PST

Quick Tip: Paste Images Into Gmail Messages Using Chrome

Did you know that you can simply copy and paste images into Gmail messages using Chrome? While drag-and-dropping images messages has been available in Gmail for a while now, being able to paste images from the clipboard is arguably an even more useful feature.

by Simon Mackie Apr 8, 2011 - 2:52 AM PST

Gmail Contacts Auto-Save Can Now Be Disabled

As part of a raft of small changes to Gmail, the app now has the option to disable its automatic saving of contacts. While many people find the ability find auto-saving useful, for some it ends up creating too much clutter in their contacts list.

by Simon Mackie Apr 7, 2011 - 4:01 AM PST

Send Sensitive Data Securely With Lockify

If you need to securely share data like a password, bank account or credit card number, Lockify is an easy way to do so. Once your message has been encrypted, you are given a link that can be sent via email, SMS or Facebook private message.

by chamilton Apr 6, 2011 - 2:49 AM PST

Google Promises ‘Better Ads’ In Gmail Embeds

Google (NSDQ: GOOG) is updating the ads that are embedded in users’ Gmail messages, promising a more “relevant” experience. The move comes a…

by David Kaplan Apr 4, 2011 - 1:55 PM PST

11 Must-Have Add-Ons for Firefox 4

Some time ago, we put together an official WWD add-ons collection for Firefox, gathering together our favorite add-ons at the time. With the speedy Firefox 4 being released this week, some of you may be giving it a try, so I thought I’d update the list.

by Simon Mackie Mar 23, 2011 - 10:00 AM PST

Boost Your Inbox’s IQ With Gmail Smart Labels

Google has released a new Gmail Labs feature called Smart Labels that should help to keep your inbox more organized and free of clutter. It automatically labels and filters certain types of email, such as group mailing lists, social network notifications and newsletters.

by Simon Mackie Mar 9, 2011 - 10:00 AM PST

How I Back Up My Gmail Account

In the wake of Google accidentally deleting some Gmail accounts over the weekend, I thought I’d share my Gmail backup method. While Google has apparently nearly restored all of those missing accounts, now’s a good time to review your own backup strategy.

by Simon Mackie Mar 2, 2011 - 1:00 PM PST

Be Prepared — Don’t Be Caught Out When the Cloud Fails

Over the weekend, Google apparently accidentally deleted some 150,000 Gmail accounts. We’re all growing increasingly reliant on the cloud. If a cloud vendor accidentally deleted your data, locked you out of your account, or shuttered one of your favorite services, what would you do?

by Simon Mackie Feb 28, 2011 - 11:13 AM PST

Gmail for Android Updated With Priority Inbox

The folks at Google must never rest, as the update just released for Gmail for Android demonstrates. The new Gmail is available for Android 2.2 and above and adds some nice features, including support for Priority Inbox and improvements in composing new mail.

by James Kendrick Dec 9, 2010 - 1:48 PM PST

Gmail Priority Inbox Now Gives Feedback, Learns Faster

Gmail’s Priority Inbox feature — a smart feature that learns which of your emails are the most important and displays them in a separate inbox — now provides feedback on why it considers particular emails important and has a tweaked algorithm that should mean it learns faster.

by Simon Mackie Dec 7, 2010 - 7:34 AM PST

New Productivity-Boosting Gmail Labs Feature: Auto-Advance to Next Message

After archiving a message in Gmail, you’re taken back to the inbox view. A new Labs feature, Auto-advance, modifies that behavior; it takes you straight to the next message. It should save some time when you’ve got a full inbox that you want to power through.

by Simon Mackie Oct 27, 2010 - 3:03 AM PST

Ensure Your Gmail Account Is Secure Using Google’s Handy Checklist

Want to make sure that your Gmail account is secure? Google has provided a handy online checklist that contains the steps needed to protect your account against hackers. The list is organized into five sections, and most items have a “read more” link for further explanation.

by Simon Mackie Oct 7, 2010 - 2:00 PM PST

Graph Your Inbox: Analytics for Gmail

Ever wanted to see a graph of how much email you’ve received from particular person, or about a particular topic, over time? Graph Your Inbox is a Chrome extension that plots the results of Gmail search queries. It’s like having Google Analytics for your inbox.

by Simon Mackie Sep 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM PST

Impressive New Feature Makes Gmail’s Inbox Smarter

Google today is launching a new feature (in beta) for its popular Gmail service — Priority Inbox — which uses machine-learning technologies and marries them to Google’s search capabilities. Some of us might have a near-term solution to handling the backbreaking load of email.

by Om Malik Aug 30, 2010 - 8:28 PM PST

Google Tweaks Gmail's "Undo Send" Labs Feature

One of the most useful Labs features is called “Undo Send.” Ever hit the send button on a message and then immediately regretted it? Undo Send stops the message from being sent for a few seconds, which enables you to change your mind.

by Simon Mackie Aug 23, 2010 - 9:00 AM PST

Gmail Hacks: "Mark All as Read" Button and Tweaking the Sidebar

Shaun Gallagher of the Pressbin Coding Blog got in touch to let us know about a couple of useful Gmail hacks he’s created: A “Mark All As Read” button and a hack that removes the new Mail/Contacts/Tasks menu from the upper-left menu.

by Simon Mackie Aug 18, 2010 - 12:00 PM PST

Productivity Tip: Google Contacts Keyboard Shortcuts

Google Contacts has some useful new features, including sorting contacts by last name, custom labels and keyboard shortcuts. Long-time readers of WebWorkerDaily will know that I’m a big fan of web applications that provide keyboard shortcuts, so it’s great to see them in Contacts, too.

by Simon Mackie Aug 11, 2010 - 7:00 AM PST

Gmail Update: Drag Attachments to the Desktop to Save Them

Open an email with an attachment and hover your mouse pointer over the attachment’s icon — you should see a tooltip that says “Click to view OR drag to your desktop to save”. Simply drag the file to where you’d like to save it.

by Simon Mackie Aug 4, 2010 - 2:59 AM PST

Finally! Use Multiple Google Accounts in One Browser

As Google has infiltrated many of our online activities — mail, calendaring, search history, blogging and even YouTube viewing — it asks us to use a single Google account. But finally, the company is on the verge of allowing users to use multiple accounts within the same browser.

by Liz Gannes Jul 14, 2010 - 10:10 AM PST

Google Keeps Riding the HTML5 Train–Adds Support for Safari

Google’s been busy recently adding HTML5-powered features to Gmail, but they’ve only been offered to users running the latest versions of Firefox and Chrome. Now those features are becoming more widely available, with the news that Google has extended support to Safari 5.

by Simon Mackie Jul 13, 2010 - 9:00 AM PST

Open Thread: Which Labs Features Should Google Incorporate into Gmail?

Google occasionally incorporates Labs features into Gmail, but many of them seem destined to remain stuck in Labs forever, so probably won’t be seen by most Gmail users. With that in mind, which Gmail Labs features you think should “graduate” and become part of Gmail itself?

by Simon Mackie Jun 17, 2010 - 3:00 PM PST

Handy New Gmail Labs Feature Shifts Attachment Icons to the Left

Google has added a neat new Labs feature to Gmail that shifts the position of the icon column in your inbox to the left-hand side of the screen, giving the icons more prominence, so it’s easier to see what’s in your inbox.

by Simon Mackie May 26, 2010 - 6:45 AM PST

Drag and Drop Images Into Gmail Messages

Gmail’s getting more like a desktop email client every day. The Gmail team recently added the ability to drag and drop files into emails to add them as attachments, and today they announced that you can now drag and drop images to insert them inline.

by Simon Mackie May 12, 2010 - 6:40 AM PST

Huzzah! UK Google Users Rejoice Over Gmail Addresses

Since 2005, a trademark dispute has caused Gmail to be called Google Mail in the UK, and Brits signing up for accounts have been given addresses at the googlemail.com domain, rather than the snappier gmail.com domain. Google has just announced that the service is reverting back.

by Simon Mackie May 4, 2010 - 8:00 AM PST

Gmail Gets Nested Labels

Google has announced that nested labels are now available in Gmail. It’s a really useful feature that provides an additional layer of organization for your inbox, and should be a welcome addition if you’re used to working with folders in other email clients.

by Simon Mackie Apr 9, 2010 - 7:00 AM PST

How-To: Fake a Unified Email Inbox on the iPhone

Many people have been asking for a unified email inbox on their iPhone, rather than having to switch between accounts. While there isn’t an official Apple (s aapl) way to do this, you can fake it yourself using Gmail and its ability to check email from other accounts.

by Josh Asch Mar 30, 2010 - 2:30 PM PST

Rapportive Makes Gmail More Useful

Rapportive is a free browser plugin (available as both a Firefox add-on and as a Chrome extension) for that replaces the adverts in Gmail’s sidebar with useful information about your contacts: a photo, bio and links to social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, etc).

by Simon Mackie Mar 5, 2010 - 9:00 AM PST

Gmail Pop-Out Windows Get Super Fast (Unless You Run IE)

Google continues to bring web apps closer to par with third-party software. The latest Gmail enhancement speeds up pop-out windows for mail and chat sessions. Gone is the slow load time for these windows, unless you run Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Is it a standards issue?

by Kevin C. Tofel Mar 2, 2010 - 10:30 AM PST

Google Purchase Shuts Down reMail

A while back I reviewed an iPhone app called reMail that I really liked. It allowed users to search their email archives very comprehensively. Apparently Google (s goog) was impressed with the application, too, and as Liz reported over on GigaOM, Google has purchased the company.

by Nancy Nally Feb 19, 2010 - 7:00 AM PST