Introducing the new compose in Gmail

Introducing the new compose in Gmail
Posted by Phil Sharp, Product ManagerWe're always trying to make Gmail faster and easier to use, so today we're introducing a completely redesigned compose and reply experience that does just that.FasterHow many times have you been writing an email and...

Bringing Google Calendar to the Play Store

Bringing Google Calendar to the Play Store
Posted by Michael Chan, Tech LeadPreviously available only on select Android devices like Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus, you can now download the official Google Calendar app for Android from Google Play. Google Calendar makes it easy for you to manage all...

Find your stuff faster in Gmail and Search

Find your stuff faster in Gmail and Search
Posted by Bram Moolenaar, Software EngineerWhen you’re looking for something, you should be able to find what you need quickly and easily without needing to think about where it might be, whether it's in your email or out on the public web. That’s why...

Communicate more easily across languages in Gmail

Communicate more easily across languages in Gmail
Posted by C. Andrew Warren, Product ManagerFinding the right words can be difficult, especially across languages, and once you choose them, finding a way to type them can be even harder. Try emailing family in Germany, chatting with friends in China...

A new way to sync Google Contacts

A new way to sync Google Contacts
Posted by Jeff Ellingson, Product ManagerFor many years, we've supported two open protocols for accessing Gmail and Calendar from mobile appsand devices: IMAP for email and CalDAV for calendar. These protocols, combined with the options toaccess Gmail,...

Hangouts in Google Calendar

Hangouts in Google Calendar
Posted by Boris Khvostichenko, Product ManagerDo you use Google Calendar to schedule catch ups with distant friends and family? Now, if you've upgraded to Google+, you can schedule a face-to-face video chat right from Google Calendar using Google+ Hangouts....

Video chat face-to-face-to-face with Hangouts in Gmail

Video chat face-to-face-to-face with Hangouts in Gmail
Posted by Fred Brewin, Product ManagerSince the introduction of Gmail video chat back in 2008, many of you have told us that you love the direct, personal communication it provides. That's why we're excited to announce that video chat is being upgraded...

Google+ Events in Google Calendar

Google+ Events in Google Calendar
Posted by Michelle Chen, Software EngineerToday at Google I/O, we announced Google+ Events, a new way to create, capture and share public and private events. Google+ Events are seamlessly integrated with Google Calendar to simplify the planning process,...

Notification Center support for Gmail on iOS

Notification Center support for Gmail on iOS
Posted by Jason Parachoniak, Software EngineerOur team has been working hard to bring your most-requested features to the Gmail app for iOS. Today, we’re excited to add three new improvements to that list of updates: full notification center support,...

Willkommen bei Gmail, Deutschland. It’s official: Gmail is Gmail everywhere

Willkommen bei Gmail, Deutschland. It’s official: Gmail is Gmail everywhere
Posted by Mark Striebeck, Engineer DirectorAs a German working on the Gmail team, my friends and family back home often ask why they have a @googlemail address instead of @gmail.com. Today, I’m happy to announce that is no longer the case: Google Mail...