ISLAMABAD – Gmail is coming up with a new design. Expected to be launchedin weeks, it’s currently being tested within Google and with selectpartners.
So what’s new about this Gmail?
For starters, you will now be able to snooze your emails, just like thealarm clock. So, if you’re super busy, just snooze the mail for a latertime. These features are already a part of Google’s Inbox app for Gmail.The transformation is taking place on Gmail web.
Another new feature likely to be introduced is a brand new sidebar. It willprovide easy access to apps such as Google’s calendar, note-taking andtasks app, meeting schedule and so on.
Also in the works, is a “Confidential Mode”. This will help Gmail usersstop recipients from forwarding certain emails, or restricts the ability tocopy, download, or print them, reported US-based technology news and medianetwork The Verge.
Under this ‘Confidential Mode’, users will reportedly need a passcode toopen emails, which will be generated via SMS, similar to that ofMicrosoft’s Outlook application.
Google is also providing new layouts to the users, though details of it arelimited.
A new way to store emails in systems for offline access is also likely tobe introduced. This comes amid reports of Google phasing out Chrome Apps.
Google has said that it will make the new features available to G Suite andGmail users “in the coming weeks”. Google will host its flagship conferenceon 8 May, expect more announcements and an official unveiling after theshow.
Google is expected to officially launch it in May, with the changes makingway into our lives by June or July.