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Gmail Offline app for Chrome gets updated

Offline Google Mail for Chrome gets upated

Offline Google Mail for Chrome was launched back in August last year allowing users to sync email for offline usage. The application got updated today bringing some keys changes. The much awaited settings tab has now been added to the app allowing access users to choose the amount of email to sync. The sync interval can be set to 7 days, 2 weeks or a month. Users may also set a vacation responder from this tab if they are not able to answer mails right away.

Some other tweaks to the app include:

  • Access attachments offline: Emails that include attachments would automatically be downloaded and made available for offline use.
  • Use Keyboard Shortcuts: If you have enabled keyboard shortcuts for your Gmail account you would be  able to use them offline as well. If you need to remember the shortcut keys you press “?” for help.
  • Faster Performance: The application now enables speedy transfer and download of email messages. A number of bug fixes have also been made to make the app run better.

You may also download the official chrome app from here: Offline Google Mail for Chrome. If you are a new user do feel free to ask questions and share you feedback with us. Those of you who already have the app can update from the link above. The application works best on the latest version of Google Chrome. For best performance do update your browsers.

via Official Gmail Blog

Google bar’s updated look : Whats New ?

Google Bar’s Updated look has been finally integrated across major Google services, I saw Google India’s website showcasing it today. Google’s Official Blog had mentioned earlier that the overall revamp of design started 6 months back with the key criteria to enhance user experience by providing a simple and easy interface for users across its services. The new design includes changes to the top bar, which is available across all Google products. The left corner comprises of the Google Logo with a drop-down menu which is displayed when user hovers the mouse over the area, a centralized search box in the center allowing users to search specific to the Google service being used i.e. Google Maps, You Tube, Google + Etc. and the right corner with options for the users to see notifications on Google Plus, Share Options and user account management.

New Look:

New Look With Drop Down Menu

Even if users have not signed-in they still may use all services within the Google home page, the menu is automatically displayed once the page loads. To access all items users can click on “More”.

Google Homepage New Look

The upper right corner consists of notification icons that display recent activity on your Google Plus account that displays people who have added you to their circles, stream activity and posts directly shared. To view these notifications you can simply click on the red box, it would be gray if you don’t have any notifications.

Another interesting feature is the share box, the best part about this feature is that it is not limited within Google Plus, it can be accessed across all Google services allowing the user with wider options to share and collaborate, one can choose the circles they would like to share with and have an option to add links, photos, videos and location.

Sharebox

The last option on the right is  user account management which allows users to sign-out, switch or manage Google accounts by clicking on the picture and selecting the intended option.

User Account Options

Did you like the new changes ? Please share your views with us.