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Gmail is getting a brand new inbox

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Re: Gmail is getting a brand new inbox

#2
Interesting. I have "labels" setup in gmail that match this system very closely, and i use "rules" and manual filtering to deal with it. I wonder if Gmail will automatically mark the emails for the right tab accordingly or if there'll be some scope to customise/tune the system.

Either way, it's a welcome step forward.

Re: Gmail is getting a brand new inbox

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post #2

Interesting. I have "labels" setup in gmail that match this system very closely, and i use "rules" and manual filtering to deal with it. I wonder if Gmail will automatically mark the emails for the right tab accordingly or if there'll be some scope to customise/tune the system. Either way, it's a welcome step forward.

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Re: Gmail is getting a brand new inbox

#8
They've actually done this for a while without any user interaction. They automatically have setup forums, notifications, and bulk labels for me. They've just moved them too the top. Hopefully they've refined them too cause they never worked too well for me.

Re: Gmail is getting a brand new inbox

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post #3

Looks like they're just formalizing the power-user label pattern to make it more accessible for new users/non-tweakers

formalizing and automating. having your messages automatically filed into one of those tabs (without having to set up any rules) is a lot more exciting than the fact that the tabs exist.

Re: Gmail is getting a brand new inbox

#10
People who want their email under control already have something similar - for instance, I have filters and labels and folders for Newsletters and offers, one for Family and friends, University and so on.

People who haven't taken control of their inbox yet won't be bothered to do that now.

Loved the music in the video though.

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