Google launches updated Gmail Mobile interface

Filed under: Windows Mobile, E-mail, Google, BlackBerry, iPhone

Google launches updated Gmail Mobile interface

by Brad Linder Sep 25th 2007

While the desktop version of Gmail is one of the most popular e-mail services around, the mobile version has long left a lot to be desired. Fortunately Google rolled out an update this week that makes Gmail on your iPhone/PDA/mobile phone a bit more like the Gmail we've come to know and love on the desktop.

The update includes more configurable labels and views. For example, you can see your Drafts and Spam boxes, you know in case you need some personal enhancement products. Or if a friend sent you a message that was accidentally marked as spam.

Probably the biggest improvement is checkboxes. You don't need to open a message in order to archive or delete it anymore. You can select a checkbox or multiple boxes to perform actions.

[via Google Operating System]

Tags: gmail, gmail-mobile, mobile

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

baz.karim said 2:25PM on 9-25-2007

ooh yea. and I'm wondering how dramatic the new interface for the Gmail desktop will be. They really need to release some sort of stand-alone project to compete with thunderbird (forget outlook)

Karim Baz

baz.karim said 2:27PM on 9-25-2007

This is awesome---I love Google. I just got a data-capable phone too, so this is happening at the right time for me

Karim Baz

Anthony said 5:01PM on 9-25-2007

folders and labels have long been configurable for viewing in the main screen through "more views"

Alessandro Vernet said 8:31AM on 9-26-2007

Have you noticed how the interface is different when you access it from an iPhone? It seems more polished, but is missing the very important "Report Spam" button. :(

Alex

Caron said 8:36AM on 9-26-2007

I use emoze to push my gmail to my Nokia E61 - this definitely compliments the Google Gmail experience and I receive my emails and contacts in real time - real push and synchronization. I strongly recommend downloading the emoze program, which is free www.emoze.com

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