Hurmoth Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Gmail may soon look nothing like the Gmail we all know so well. Google has invited a select group of users to test a completely new interface for the webmail client, according to Geek.com, which appears to be part of the trial. The test version of Gmail ? which may never see an official release ? dispenses with design elements that have been present from the very early days of the email service. Most notably, the unwieldily sidebar has been replaced with a slide-in pane. Buttons like "compose" have been moved to the bottom right corner, and it looks like there's another new feature down there: reminders. Just like on Android, you should be able to tell Google to let you know about a date in the future or to respond to a certain email. Hangouts, of course, are also integrated into the design. And cosmetically, there are major changes afoot that make the interface look right at home next to Google Now. Source: http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/10/5704452/screenshots-suggest-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 so... someone took a usability and design class and decided to make something that was the polar opposite of everything they learnt ? Kondrath, Lizardslap, Osiris and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffydemon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I dont use gmail, but for some reasons this design looks cool, but for mobile mode only. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 yea i don't think this will see the light of day. then again this looks like a very early concept. Google's track record with Gmail's UI is pretty good. It looks too mobile centric at the moment. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Method Man Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looks horrible, but that's Gmail I guess. Ph1b3r0pt1c and ViperAFK 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I dont use gmail, but for some reasons this design looks cool, but for mobile mode only. I'm pretty sure there isn't a single phone that doesn't have a mail client anymore... that's all gmail is useful for anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It looks like the tumblr app lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S. Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Look at all the space for ads! Google will probably go this route, using all the ads from their promotions tab. Crimson Rain, Ph1b3r0pt1c and hackdoom 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looks fine to me. It's like the new Google Maps - simple but elegant. Not that I use Gmail, mind. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichi Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Nothing wrong with the current interface, and I don't see the point in hiding elements like the contact list, tags and folders *shrug* all for the sake of minimalism? WAQT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerowen Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I wonder if there's a way to track how many people actually visit the web page for GMail versus how many people iMap/POP into it from client software like Outlook/Thunderbird/Evolution. I know the only time I use the web interface is if I'm away from home. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wonder if it's like on YouTube where you can click the menu thingy at the top and hide, unhide elements as you see fit I wonder if there's a way to track how many people actually visit the web page for GMail versus how many people iMap/POP into it from client software like Outlook/Thunderbird/Evolution. I know the only time I use the web interface is if I'm away from home. I know most of my mail is done on the phone or tablet, rarely go into the web interface anymore Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I wonder if there's a way to track how many people actually visit the web page for GMail versus how many people iMap/POP into it from client software like Outlook/Thunderbird/Evolution. I know the only time I use the web interface is if I'm away from home. I switched away from gmail because I hated its weird non-standard IMAP implementation :/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I switched away from gmail because I hated its weird non-standard IMAP implementation :/ That's cool, but all the others blow chunks as an email service, so I've stuck with Gmail for quite a while now Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596396941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I switched away from gmail because I hated its weird non-standard IMAP implementation :/ Because IMAP assumes folders. Unfortunately, everyone that implements standard IMAP also uses folders, which really sucks compared to labels. WAQT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Having a google account ties everything in together, my e-mail, contacts, photos.. easy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 As long as I can opt out of the new i'face, i'll be happy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Because IMAP assumes folders. Unfortunately, everyone that implements standard IMAP also uses folders, which really sucks compared to labels. I'd much rather use folders than deal with the quirkiness of labels with IMAP. Crimson Rain 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Rain Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 That's cool, but all the others blow chunks as an email service, so I've stuck with Gmail for quite a while now Outlook is better. Stokkolm and 123456789A 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'd much rather use folders than deal with the quirkiness of labels with IMAP. I'd personally use folders over labels any time. more sense, more organized and you can still tag them. Aergan 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Som Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Looks like outlook to me ... btw why does google dislike using the full screen Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Looks like outlook to me ... btw why does google dislike using the full screen only if you remove 4/5ths of the outlook interface and make it extra hard to use Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambroos Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I think it looks fine? With the left side menu you've basically got everything you had before in a nice, clutter-free UI. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0nyX Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 What a mess Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I prefer the way it looks currently because I'm not a fan of categorised e-mails. :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1212967-google-is-testing-a-completely-redesigned-gmail-interface/#findComment-596397335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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