Google Launches Gmail Add-ons and Brings a Range of Business Tools To the Inbox (betanews.com)

Google today launched Gmail Add-ons after a beta testing period as a developer preview earlier in the year. From a report: Gmail Add-ons are extensions that bring a number of big-name services -- such as Trello, Wrike and Asana -- to your inbox. While there's a definite business and enterprise bias, it's something that available to everyone, starting right now. The arrival of Gmail Add-ons is Google's recognition of the fact that many people now spend a huge amount of time in their inboxes, and the company is trying to make its email service even more useful. Pleasingly, add-ons are available on both the web and on Android, and Google explains that "your inbox can contextually surface your go-to app based on messages you receive to help you get things done faster."

Comments

But no S/MIME / GPG / PGP?

[unrtst]

I understand why they don't add these, but come on. Those should be the first add-ons added. There are even browser add-ons that add S/MIME functionality to gmail and other web based clients (ie. it can and has been proven/done).

I don't want an interface to quickbooks in my email client. I want an interface to standard email features in my email client.

Re:AlphaBeta

[Anonymous Coward]

What do you mean by the "free ones"? You mean free software or free beer?

Is there any specific features in Outlook that are so unique ?

Who the hell is getting 1500 mail a day? Is that real job? Does this guy do anything but read mails during the day?

I havent seen Outlook being used since a while but, in any case, I have no recollection of it being such a smart and superior software.

Your message, sir, look like a cheap advertisement.

Gmail for business email?

[DogDude]

Why in the hell would anybody use Gmail for work email? Email is absurdly cheap. Why would somebody give away all of their work-related information for $2/month? No matter what line of work somebody is in, it seems like a very very bad idea.

Re:Google wish list

[Scutter]

Explaining to a user why they're wrong for disliking a user interface is a major problem with UI designers. Maybe spend more time listening and you might be able to design a better interface.