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

Posted by msmash on Tuesday October 24, 2017 @06:11AM from the interesting-moves dept.

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."

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But no S/MIME / GPG / PGP? by unrtst · 2017-10-24 06:35 · Score: 5, Insightful

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.