Gmail’s getting a new look
According to the latest blog post from the Gmail Blog, your Gmail inbox will be getting a makeover. The purpose of these changes is to help strip out unnecessary clutter and give your inbox a more cleaner, modern look. The changes to Gmail will be gradually released over the next few months. However, you can test drive the new look by choosing one of two new themes – “Preview” and “Preview (Dense)” are now available in the Themes tab in Gmail Settings. See example below. What do you think of the changes to Gmail? - Blog #136 of 365 of...
Read MoreRapportive enhances the email experience
I downloaded an interesting browser plugin for Chrome, called Rapportive, that automatically adds a sidebar within Gmail messages. This sidebar displays information about the person who’s sending you emails including Facebook updates, LinkedIn info, tweets, etc. The plugin automatically cross-checks for publicly available social network presences, pictures and more on the Web, all of which get displayed while you’re reading or crafting an email. This tool is a great addition to my email experience. I also like the fact that I can leave notes within a person’s profile that...
Read MoreGmail to show you ads based on your email habits
Gmail is in the process of implementing a new ad system that displays ads to you based on your email habits. According to Google, this new feature will be rolling out to users gradually over the next few days. In the mean time, users can opt-out of the new system through Gmail’s settings panel (the default is that you’re opted-in). To learn more about this feature, click here. How do you feel about this new ad system? Will you opt out? Blog #77 of 365 of...
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