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2011-12-28Comms & Meetings
New look for Gmail rolling out as the default interface.
The new look for Gmail will begin rolling out as the default interface starting Tuesday, January 3, 2012, and will continue through the end of the week. After this period, the new look will become permanent. Administrators are encouraged to use the one-time switch in the control panel to opt-in users and control the timing of the transition.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-01-03 -
2011-12-16Comms & Meetings
Updates to the Gmail app for iOS, including custom signatures, vacation responders, nested labels, new notification sounds, and drawing capabilities.
The Gmail app for iOS has been updated with several new features. Users can now set a custom signature and configure a vacation responder through the app's settings. Labeling has been improved with support for nested labels, and a new notification sound has been added for iOS 5. Additionally, users can now send e-mail messages as drawings using a new scribble icon, which sends the drawing as a PNG file attachment.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-12-16 -
2011-12-14Comms & Meetings
New option to disable chat in Settings.
A new option to disable chat has been added to Gmail Settings, which is also compatible with screen readers.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-12-13 -
2011-12-09Comms & Meetings
Gmail delegates can now RSVP to calendar events on behalf of the account owner.
Users with delegated access to a Gmail account, such as assistants or PAs, can now RSVP to calendar invites on behalf of the account owner. This is done by clicking 'Yes', 'No', or 'Maybe' within the first section of the invite message in Gmail.
Release: Both -
2011-12-09Comms & Meetings
Additional Google+ integration features added to Gmail.
Gmail has introduced deeper integration with Google+, enabling users to add contacts to circles and view recent Google+ posts within the People Widget. Additionally, users can now share image attachments directly to Google+ and filter their emails by Google+ circles, which are displayed as labels in the navigation pane.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2011-12-09 -
2011-12-07Comms & Meetings
New option to disable chat in Gmail settings.
A new option to disable chat has been added under 'Settings' then 'Chat', which is also compatible with screen readers.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-12-13 -
2011-12-07Comms & Meetings
New look for Gmail rolls out as the default interface.
The new look for Gmail will begin rolling out as the default interface starting December 13, 2011, and will become permanent within a few weeks. Administrators are encouraged to use the one-time switch in the control panel to opt-in users.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-12-13 -
2011-11-23Other
Ability to browse the Google Apps directory from within Gmail Contacts
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain alphabetically from within Gmail Contacts by clicking the 'Directory' link in the left sidebar. This allows users to find contacts without needing to know the exact name or spelling for a search.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-23Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators has moved from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, positioned underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link is now located within the 'Settings' gear menu in the upper right of the inbox.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-18Comms & Meetings
Gmail app for iOS 4+ is now available in the App Store.
The Gmail app is now available for any iOS 4+ device via the App Store. The app includes features such as notification badges for new messages, threaded conversations, mail organization (archiving, labeling, starring, deleting, and reporting spam), Priority Inbox, contact name auto-complete, attachment support, and full-mail search.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-18 • Scheduled: 2011-11-18 -
2011-11-16Other
Ability to browse the Google Apps directory within Gmail Contacts.
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain from within Gmail Contacts by clicking 'Directory' in the left sidebar, allowing them to find contacts alphabetically without needing a specific search term.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-22 -
2011-11-16Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators.
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators is moving from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, just underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link is moved to the Settings gear menu in the upper right.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-15Comms & Meetings
Increased limit for granting Gmail account access to 25 users.
Google Apps users can now grant access to their Gmail account to up to 25 other people, allowing them to read, send, and delete messages on their behalf. This is an increase from the previous limit of 10 users.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-15 • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-11Comms & Meetings
Users can now browse the Google Apps directory from within Gmail Contacts.
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain from within Gmail Contacts without having to search. This feature allows users to see a complete list of contacts for their domain in alphabetical order, which is especially useful when the exact name or spelling of a person is unknown. To access this, users can click 'Directory' in the left sidebar within Gmail Contacts.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2011-11-11 -
2011-11-09Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators.
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators is moving from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, positioned underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link will be located within the Settings gear menu in the upper right.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15