Email has come a long way from when
we started using it. Google literally changed the way we use email when it
first launched Gmail. Now the company is
trying to do an encore with its latest service simply called Inbox.
The service comes at a time when
people all over the world are beginning to suffer from email fatigue even as
their reliance on it has gone up manifold. Inbox is essentially a Google Now version of email that will work as an
assistant for your email address. It will sort all your messages so that you do
not get overwhelmed with the messages that keep trickling in through the day.
Using the service requires a certain
learning curve but early adopters are raving about the effectiveness of Inbox
already. Here are some new features to be excited about.
Bundles
Inbox will automatically categorise
all your incoming mail into pre-specified Bundles such as Travel, Purchases,
Finance etc. You can also create your own Bundle. This is similar to what
current users on Gmail already have except that Bundles will act as a
repository for all mails of a similar kind.
Highlights
Coupled with Bundles, Highlights will add rich snippets of data from your email and out it right on top for you. So your latest online purchase or flight information will be shown up right on top to you. According to a blog post by Google, Highlights will also add information from the web and update information - for example by featuring the latest tracking data or flight status from your email.Creating a doable To-do list
Access
Inbox is currently only an invite-only service so you might want to check
with your friends if they have any extra invites. Alternately, send an email to
inbox@google.com from your Gmail address to be put on a waitlist and get Inbox
in a few days.
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