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You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

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Re: You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

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post #4

It's probably true that Gmail has this on their roadmap. I would recommend those who aren't already building a product to create something on Yahoo and see which ones are "hits" and be ready to port to Gmail asap. Good luck, this is a great opportunity.

I believe Yahoo mail has more users than gmail.

Re: You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

#12
Any guesses on how many "To Do List" apps are going to be available within the first month? Note to to do devs: I've got the killer To Do List app framework - it's a spiral-bound noteback and a cheap Bic pen. Problem solved.

Seriously though, kudos to Yahoo for this. I'm honestly very excited about the potential for creative new apps that can be built on this platform.

Re: You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

#14
post #4

It's probably true that Gmail has this on their roadmap. I would recommend those who aren't already building a product to create something on Yahoo and see which ones are "hits" and be ready to port to Gmail asap. Good luck, this is a great opportunity.

I believe Yahoo mail has more users than gmail.

true. but it has a lot more spam, too. why don't they fix it?

Re: You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

#16
post #4

It's probably true that Gmail has this on their roadmap. I would recommend those who aren't already building a product to create something on Yahoo and see which ones are "hits" and be ready to port to Gmail asap. Good luck, this is a great opportunity.

I believe Yahoo mail has more users than gmail.

This is correct, but gmail is growing faster.

Re: You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

#17
post #15

Yahoo is working hard to open their platform. But, why no developer actually appreciates them?

I suppose because it is still risky to depend on another company for one's own business model.

I agree, but that hasn't stopped Facebook or Iphone developers.

With around 250 million people using Yahoo Mail, this could be extremely interesting. (source for that number: http://www.email-marketing-reports.com/metrics/email-statist...)

Re: You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

#18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I believe Yahoo mail has more users than gmail.

This is correct, but gmail is growing faster.

There are several "that's what SHE said" jokes I could do here, but I better not :)
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