An interesting app has just been released by Google. Introducing Inbox by Gmail, a new e-mail client that “keeps things organized and helps you get back to what matters.” Here are some of the highlights in the Google Play Store description
• BUNDLES – Similar messages are bundled together so you can deal with them all at once. And get rid of them with one tap.
• HIGHLIGHTS – Get the most important information without even opening the message. Check-in for flights, see shipping information for purchases, and view photos from friends right up front.
• REMINDERS: More than mail, you can add Reminders so your inbox contains all the things you need to get back to.
• SNOOZE: Snooze emails and Reminders to come back when you are ready to deal with them: next week, when you get home, or whenever you choose.
• SEARCH: Inbox helps you find exactly what you’re looking for— from your upcoming flight to a friend’s address— without having to dig through messages.
• WORKS WITH GMAIL: Inbox is built by the Gmail team, so all your messages from Gmail are here, along with the reliability and spam protection of Gmail. All of your messages are still in Gmail and always will be.
According to the Play Store description, you need to acquire an invite to use Inbox. You can request an invite by e-mailing inbox@google.com but I’m not positive that everyone who asks will get one. The app can be downloaded but it seems that the service isn’t fully live as I can’t sign in on it at all.
I’m interested to see how this compares to Gmail but I’ll have to wait for my invite I guess.
